Letter to Reg Wilson's Father

Letter to Reg Wilson's Father

The letter advises that Reg has been reported by the Red Cross as a prisoner of war.

1944-03-10

One typewritten sheet with handwritten annotations

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AIR MINISTRY
(Casualty Branch),
73-77 OXFORD STREET,
W.1.

Telephone: Gerrard 9234
Extn 3811.

Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:-
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,
and the following number quoted:- P412821/44/P4/B3

Your Ref:

10th March 44.

Sir,
[deleted] Madam, [/deleted]

I am directed to confirm a telegram from this department in which you were notified that information has now been received through the International Red Cross Committee that your son Pilot Officer Reginald Charles Wilson Royal Air Force, is a prisoner of war.

The Committee’s report quotes German information but does not give the address of the camp at which your son is located; he should, however, now be able to communicate this direct to you.

A pamphlet and handbook regarding communications with prisoners of war are enclosed as they may be of service to you.

I am, Sir,
[deleted] Madam, [/deleted]
Your obedient Servant,

[signature]

for Director of Personal Services.

[inserted] W.J. Wilson [/inserted]

A.2068.