Letter from the Air Ministry to Keith Dexter's mother

Letter from the Air Ministry to Keith Dexter's mother

Letter to Mrs Dexter stating that German authorities had confirmed the death of her son Flying Officer K I Dexter. Details of place of burial not available at present. Official date killed 17 June 1943. Note at top 'Letter not dated assumed post 4 Aug 1943'.

1943-08

One p[age typewritten document

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[inserted] [underlined] Letter Not dated assumed Post 4 Aug 1943 [/underlined] [/inserted]
Air Ministry,
73, Oxford Street,
London,
W.1.
Madam,
With reference to the letter from this Department of the 14th August, 1943, I am directed to inform you that confirmation of the death of your son, Flying Officer K.I.Dexter, has nowx [sic] 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 had at a later date.
Action has accordingly been taken to presume, for official purposes, that your son lost his life on the 17th June 1943.
I am to express the sympathy of the Department with you in your great loss.
I am, Madam
You obedient Servant,
D. BRENT
for Director of Personal Services.
Mrs. C. S Dexter.