Letter from Ron Gill to Ken, Vera and Derek
Title
Letter from Ron Gill to Ken, Vera and Derek
Description
Catches up with family news and mentions a recent operation that Ken took part in on a battleship and noted he was back on operations with a famous squadron. The only famous one he knew was 12. Noted that he would be very busy.
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Date
1944-12-18
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Format
One page handwritten letter form
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Identifier
SGillK1438901v30060
Transcription
MAKE SURE THAT THE ADDRESS IS WRITTEN IN LARGE BLOCK LETTERS IN THE PANEL ABOVE
Write the address in large BLOCK letters in the panel below.
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[three rubber stamps]
To:- MR & MRS. K. GILL,
23 SYCAMORE AVE,
HALTON,
LEEDS
YORKS
ENGLAND.
944762
Write the message very plainly below this line 18-12-44
Sender's Name & Address - 1146590 [indecipherable letters] GILL R. 159 M.U. [two indecipherable words]
Dear Ken & Vera & Derek.
Thank you very much for your Xmas [indecipherable word] they came a little early but that is far better than them being late isn't it.
The young villain seems to be doing fine from all accounts. I always have a short [indecipherable word] about him in the letters from home, they certainly think the world of him & I'm glad they do, but then who wouldn't. I did hear something about a raid in a battle ship, in which you took part, so I took it that you were back on ops again. You say it is a famous squadron that you are with. Well the only famous one I know of is No. 12. & I didn't think you’re with that are you. you'll remember that 12 is the one I was on hence its fame.
I suppose you chaps are having plenty of work these days what with all those targets you keep bombing. I can't understand how the Germans are putting up with it; the only reason I can think is that the authorities have too tight a hold. Any way I'll have to close so Cherrio
Lots of love to all Ron [kisses]
This space should not be used.
Write the address in large BLOCK letters in the panel below.
The address must NOT be typewritten.
[three rubber stamps]
To:- MR & MRS. K. GILL,
23 SYCAMORE AVE,
HALTON,
LEEDS
YORKS
ENGLAND.
944762
Write the message very plainly below this line 18-12-44
Sender's Name & Address - 1146590 [indecipherable letters] GILL R. 159 M.U. [two indecipherable words]
Dear Ken & Vera & Derek.
Thank you very much for your Xmas [indecipherable word] they came a little early but that is far better than them being late isn't it.
The young villain seems to be doing fine from all accounts. I always have a short [indecipherable word] about him in the letters from home, they certainly think the world of him & I'm glad they do, but then who wouldn't. I did hear something about a raid in a battle ship, in which you took part, so I took it that you were back on ops again. You say it is a famous squadron that you are with. Well the only famous one I know of is No. 12. & I didn't think you’re with that are you. you'll remember that 12 is the one I was on hence its fame.
I suppose you chaps are having plenty of work these days what with all those targets you keep bombing. I can't understand how the Germans are putting up with it; the only reason I can think is that the authorities have too tight a hold. Any way I'll have to close so Cherrio
Lots of love to all Ron [kisses]
This space should not be used.
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Citation
R Gill, “Letter from Ron Gill to Ken, Vera and Derek,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed July 22, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/35854.
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