Award of Distinguished Flying Medal

Award of Distinguished Flying Medal

Letter to I R Jenkinson informing him of award of DFM to his son. Enquires whether he will go to Buckingham Palace to receive it.

1945-12-08

One page typewritten letter mounted on an album page

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AIR MINISTRY,
LONDON, W.C.2.

8TH December, 1945.

A.827199/45. /S.7.D.

Sir,

I am commanded by the Air Council to inform you that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer the Distinguished Flying Medal on your son, the late Flight Sergeant P.R. Jenkinson, for services detailed in the attached statement.

2. I am also to enclose a note regarding the presentation of decorations by the King and to enquire whether you wish to attend at Buckingham Palace to receive the decoration from His Majesty.

I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,

[signed] G. Tucker



I.R. Jenkinson, Esq.,
“Bosvarren”
Falmouth,
Cornwall.