Two Telegrams to Fred Dyde's Father

Two Telegrams to Fred Dyde's Father

The first telegram advises that his son, Fred, has been lost in an accident.
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].

1943-10-04

Two handwritten sheets on an album page

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PDydeFW17010006

POST [crest] OFFICE
TELEGRAM

[postmark]

12.26 London 2/T 50
H.M.S.
Priority CC

Mrs H.Dyde

[indecipherable word] Hill broadway [indecipherable word]

Deeply regret to inform you that your son F/Sgt Frederick William Dyde lost his life last night on 2nd October 1943 as result of an Aircraft Accident letter follows stop please accept my profound sympathy Officer Commanding C [indecipherable word]
RAF Stn
HANGAR NOTTS

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Railway Warrant for two persons issued from Broadway BOTTESFORD (single journey only)

POST [crest] OFFICE
TELEGRAM

[postmark]

Joseph Heallam Inspector.

[ink stamp Gloucestershire Constabulary]

6.19 London 2/T 245

Priority OHMS

RP 2/6 Mrs H. Dyde [indecipherable word] Hill Broadway Worcs

Desire to express deepest sympathy with you in the loss of your son Flt/Sgt Frederick William Dyde your son can be buried here in the Churchyard at Bottesford with service honours or in the RAF regional