Letter to George Dennis' Father

Letter to George Dennis' Father

The letter advises that a letter addressed to George's father was found in his belongings. The letter had been opened but contained no testamentary documents.

1945-10-27

One typewritten sheet

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CENTRAL DEPOSITORY,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
COLNBROOK,
SLOUGH, BUCKS.

Telephone Nos.:- COLNBROOK 231-232-233

Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:-
OFFICER COMMANDING,
CENTRAL DEPOSITORY,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
COLNBROOK,
SLOUGH, BUCKS.
and the following reference quoted:-
FN.61286.

27th Oct. 1945.

[underlined] 2204350. Sgt. Dennis G.C. [/underlined]

Dear Sir,

Amongst the personal effects of your son, an envelope addressed to you was found.

In accordance with regulations, this was retained in safe custody pending a definite classification of the casualty. As, unhappily, Sgt. Dennis has now been presumed dead, the envelope has – again in accordance with regulations – been opened by an Officer at this unit, in case it should contain some testamentary document, but was found to contain a letter, which I enclose.

I trust that you will realize that the delay in sending it, and the fact that the envelope has been opened are due to the regulations referred to above.

Yours faithfully,

[signature]

for Wing Commander, Commanding,
[underlined] R.A.F. CENTRAL DEPOSITORY. [/underlined]

R.H. Dennis Esq,
59, Thrush Drive,
BURY,
Lancs.