Letter to Mrs E Shaw from RAF Central Depository

Letter to Mrs E Shaw from RAF Central Depository

Expresses sympathy over her loss and encloses an inventory of personal effects. Mentions that monetary matters would be dealt with by Air Ministry accounts.

1944-01-28

Two page typewritten letter

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Central Depository,
Royal Air Force,
Colnbrook,
Slough, Bucks.

Telephone Nos:-
Colnbrook 231/232/233.

In reply please quote reference:- CD/FT.36805.

[underlined] 28th January, 1944. [/underlined]

[underlined] 1576142 – F/SGT – SHAW. S. [/underlined]

Dear Madam,

The Committee of Adjustment composed of myself and two others which is being held at this office in accordance with the Air Ministry instructions to deal with the estate of the above named, in so far as the Royal Air Force is concerned, desires to express deep sympathy with you in your bereavement.

I enclose an inventory of the personal effects held at this office which will be forwarded to the legal representative of the deceased as soon as Air Ministry authority for their release is received.

Monetary matters are not dealt with by this office but by the Air Ministry (Accounts 13 Department), Whittington Road, Worcester who will in due course, send a statement of the service estate showing all service credits (e.g. cash found in effects, pay due, etc.) and liabilities, and will remit any balance to the deceased’s legal representative. Correspondence relative to these matters, therefore, should not be addressed to this office.

Kindly quote the above reference in any future correspondence.

Yours faithfully,

[signature]

for Squadron Leader, Commanding,
[underlined] R.A.F. Central Depository. [/underlined]

Mrs. E. Shaw,
Gunesfre,
Birley St.,
STAPLEFORD,
NOTTS.

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[underlined] F. 36805 Personal Effects of No. 1576142 F/Sgt. Shaw. S. [/underlined]

1 Parcel containing:-
3 pairs Braces (2 pairs damaged)
1 Writing Case containing Staionary [sic]
1 Wallet containing Correspondence photos etc.
1 Tobacco Pouch
1 pair Scissors
1 Packet Playing Cards
1 pair Shoes
1 Swim Suit
1 Fountain Pen Golden Platignum [sic]
1 Pipe
1 India Rubber
1 Air Gunners Bravet [sic]
1 Mirror
1 Razor Gillette
1 Tooth Brush
1 Nail File
1. pair Pants.
4. Handkerchiefs.
1. pair Socks.