Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry

Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry

Informs him that action had now been taken to presume, for official purposes, that his son had lost his life on 13 June 1944.

1945-11-17

One page typewritten letter

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AIR MINISTRY,
(Casualty Branch),
73-77 OXFORD STREET,
LONDON, W.1.
Telephone No.: GERRARD 9234
Trunk Calls and Telegraphic Address: “AIR MINISTRY,” LONDON
P. 418570/44/P.4.B.8
17/11/45.
Sir,
With reference to the letter from this Department of the 14th October, 1944, I am directed to inform you that action has now been taken to presume, for official purposes, that your son, Flying Officer M.A. Monks, lost his life on the 13th June, 1944.
I am to express the sympathy of the Department with you in your great loss.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
[signature]
for Director of Personal Services.
A. Monks, Esq.,
27 Dixon Street,
Lincoln.