Fry, Harold Leonard
Title
Fry, Harold Leonard
H L Fry
Description
Forty-four items and two sub-collections with twenty items. The collection concerns Harold Leonard Fry (413129 Royal Air Force) who flew as a Lancaster navigator on 467 Squadron. He was killed on operation to Berlin on 1 January 1944. Collection contains correspondence including between his father, authorities and the air ministry, documents and photographs. In addition an account of the discovery, recovery and identification of his crew and their aircraft in 1997-2003.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Barbara Barton and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information on Harold Leonard Fry is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Barbara Barton and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information on Harold Leonard Fry is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2020-03-04
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Fry, HL
Collection Items
Harold Fry's Decorations
1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-45 in box with document showing Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals in recognition of service in war of 1939-45.
Leonard Fry's personal document
Included description and personal details of service, postings and dates.
Harold Fry receiving his Wing
Head and shoulders image of an officer pinning wings onto an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Captioned, 'Class leader Sergeant Harold Leonard Fry receiving wings from Wing Commander A H S Gibson at training school in Canada'. Cutting from Ilford…
Newspaper in memoriam
In memory of Acting Flight Lieutenant Harold Leonard Fry of No 467 Squadron RAAF, presumed died 29 January 1944.
Newspaper in memoriam
Includes in memory of Acting Flight Lieutenant Harold Leonard Fry previously reported missing now presumed killed.
Receipt for money paid to customs and excise
Receipt for £1 from Mr L Fry re Harrold Leonard Fry deceased.
Royal Air Force personnel - remission of death duties
Notes that death duties of personnel killed in action above rank of sergeant can be remitted. Gives details of scheme.
The discovery, recovery and identification of the Durston crew and their plane Lancaster ED867
Account from 2003 in German and English of research started in 1997. Shows aerial photo of crash site. Excavations in 1999 discovered parts of aircraft and remains of crew which were then buried in Berlin war cemetery in year 2000. Reports…
Letter from Lloyds bank to Harold Fry
Writes of overpayment of uniform allowance and suggest paying back in instalments.
Letter to Harold Fry's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that a war gratuity of £31 10s 0d was payable in respect of services of his son.
Letter from RAF central depository to Harold Fry's father
Writes that personal effect of his son had arrived at the depository. Asked to return enclosed form if he wanted the effects sent to him.
Letter from Harold Fry's father to under-secretary of state at air ministry
Acknowledges receipt of son's post office savings book.
Letter from Harold Fry's father to under-secretary of state at Air Ministry
Applying for recommendation for remission of death duties on estate of son.
Letter from Harold Fry's father to under-secretary of state at Air Ministry
Replies to previous letter and while held out hope now concluded as eight months had passed that their son had lost his life.
Letter from Harold Fry's father to casualty branch air ministry
Accepts the conclusion in their previous correspondence that his son lost his life on 29 January 1944.
Letter from Harold Fry's father to RAF central depository
List items that arrived by post on previous day and returning signed docket.
Letter from Harold Fry's father to RAF central depository
Writes that he had received the personal effects of his son and notes that some financial items were missing. Confirms that the correct leather bag was returned.
Collection Tree
- Fry, Harold Leonard