Letter from L L Irvin to W T Baker

Letter from L L Irvin to W T Baker

Glad that his sons life was saved by their chute and welcomes him to the caterpillar club. Gold pin could not be sent at that time due to supply difficulties. Would be sent at first opportunity, possibly after the war

1943-12-01

One page typewritten letter

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EIrvinLLBakerWT431201

December 1, 1943.

Mr. W. T. Baker,
4, Limefield Terrace,
Levenshulme,
MANCHESTER.....19.

Dear Mr. Baker,

Many thanks for your letter of November 17th, and I am sorry that I have not had a previous opportunity of replying.

I am indeed glad that your son was able to save his life with one of our chutes, and have much pleasure in welcoming Sgt. R. Baker as a member of the Club. I have ordered his membership card, which I will send to you as soon as possible.

With regard to the small gold Caterpillar Pin to which he is also entitled, I regret to say that due to supply difficulties, I do not know just when it will be possible to send you this, and unless the position improves it may even not be until after the War. I am terribly sorry about this, but can only promise to send it at the first opportunity.

With best wishes for your son's early return home. I remain,

Yours sincerely,

Leslie L. Irvin.