Letter from Air Ministry to J R Luxton's father

Letter from Air Ministry to J R Luxton's father

Informs him that official German sources have confirmed the death of his son on 12 August 1943 (assumed for official purposes).

1944-01-11

One page typewritten letter

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ALL communications should be addressed to The Under Secretary of State.

AIR MINISTRY,
(Casualty Branch),
73-77, Oxford Street, W. 1.

Ref. P.407408/43/P.4.B.8

11 Jan. 1944.

Sir,

With reference to the letter from this Department of 30th September 1943, I am directed to inform you that confirmation of the death of your son, 1086977 Sergeant J.R. Luxton, has now been received from an official German source. Particulars regarding his place of burial have not been furnished, but you will be notified should they come to hand at a later date.

Action has accordingly been taken to presume, for official purpose, that your son lost his life on the 12th August 1943.

I am to express the sympathy of the Department with you in your great loss.

I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant, D. BENT,
for Director of Personal Services.

H.R. Luxton, Esq.,
34, Ribble Road,
Fleetwood,
Lancashire.