Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry

Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry

Informs her that he husband was promoted to rank of flying officer and includes new rate of pay and mentions prisoner of war deductions.

1944-06-17

One page typewritten letter

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AIR MINISTRY,
2, Seville Street,
Knightsbridge,
London S.W.1.

17 June, 1944

Madam,

In reply to your letter of 7th June, 1944, I am directed to inform you that your husband was promoted to the rank of Flying Officer, with effect from 13.3.44, and that his rate of pay has been increased to 18/2d a day from that date. The provisional prisoner of war deductions have accordingly been increased to the appropriate rat viz: £5 8s 0d a calendar month.

I am, Madam,
Your obedient Servant,

[signature]

for Director of Accounts.

Mrs. A. J. Layne,
97, Harlaxton Road,
Grantham,
Lincs.

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