Telegram from OC 617 Squadron to Vera Gill

Telegram from OC 617 Squadron to Vera Gill

Informs her that her husband Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.

1945-03-21

Two page handwritten telegram form and envelope

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POST OFFICE TELEGRAM

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Priority CC Mrs K Gill 23 Sycamore Avenue Halton Leeds

Deeply regret to inform you that your husband F/Officer Kenneth Gill 155097 DFC is missing as a result of air operations on 21st March letter follows please

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accept my profound sympathy pending receipt of written notification from Air Ministry no information should be given to the press OC 617 Squadron.

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Mrs K Gill

23 Sycamore Ave