Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Mrs E Pepper

Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Mrs E Pepper

Mrs Pepper writes that her son was in Les' crew. She expresses sympathy and sadness for the loss of her son.

1941-07-22

One double sided handwritten sheet

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Kirklees
Kingstonridge
Nr Lewes
Sussex

22nd July 1941

Dear Mrs Pickford

I hear your son Sgt. L. Pickford was a member of my son's crew when he was reported missing. I am writing to offer you my deepest sympathy in your sad loss. It's been hard for us parents to give up our sons who were such brave gallant men & who went through with their duty so fearlessley. It's a very [inserted] great [/inserted] blow to me to lose my darling son who meant so much to me & I feel very much for you May God give us strength

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to bear our great sorrow. My son always thought so much of his crew.

I still keep hoping that there may be a possibility of our dear sons having been saved, but we can only wait patiently for news.

With kind regards,

Yours Sincerely

Ethel W. Pepper