Telegram to Roy Jackson's father from the Air Ministry

Telegram to Roy Jackson's father from the Air Ministry

Informs him that his son is reported missing from air operations. Enquiries being made through red cross and any further information will be communicated immediately.

1943-06-24

Two page telegram form

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[republic of Eire telegram]
496 8.47 LONDON TELEX OHMS 86
IMMEDIATE C G JACKSON ESQ 136 GRIFFITH AVE DRUNCONDRA DUBLIN-EIRE =
IMMEDIATE FROM AIR MINISTRY KINGSWAY PC 783 24/ JUNE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR SON NO 1098586 SGT JACKSON IS REPORTED MISSING AS THE RESULT OF AIR OPERATIONS ON 22 ND JUNE 1943 STOP ENQUIRIES ARE BEING MADE THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS COMMITTEE
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AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO YOU IMMEDIATELY STOP SHOULD NEWS OF HIM REACH YOU FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE PLEASE ADVISE THIS DEPARTMENT STOP LETTER CONFIRMING THIS TELEGRAM FOLLOWS STOP = 241713 B +