Alexander, Denis William
Title
Alexander, Denis William
Denis William Alexander
D W Alexander
Description
29 items. The collection concerns Sergeant Denis William Alexander (1922 - 1943, 1238970 Royal Air Force), who died when his Wellington BK433, crashed during training on 5 March 1943. It contains his log book, documents and photographs.
It has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Martin Alexander and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
It has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Martin Alexander and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Additional information on Denis William Alexander is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2016-10-14
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Alexander, DW
Collection Items
Sergeant Pilot's Funeral
A newspaper report on Denis Alexander's funeral. Annotated 'Wednesday's paper'.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from his Chief Instructor
The writer expresses sympathy on the loss of Denis. He describes the events of the accident.
Denis Alexander's service badges
Six cloth badges from Denis' service
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
Denis Alexander's Medal and transmittal note
Both sides of a 1939-1945 War Medal awarded to Denis. Also a transmittal note expressing sorrow at his loss of life.
New St School S 3A 1930
Denis' class photograph from 1930.
A second copy has the annotation 'Denis Alexander - middle row - 3rd child from left'.
A second copy has the annotation 'Denis Alexander - middle row - 3rd child from left'.
5 ITW No 1 Squadron C Flight
A group of trainee airmen arranged in four rows. Some of the men have signed their names.
A second copy has Denis circled, named and service number annotated.
A second copy has Denis circled, named and service number annotated.
Huthwaite Council Infants Class 3 1927
A class photograph with three rows of children. It is annotated 'Denis Denis Alexander - front row -4th from left'.
48 airmen
A group of 48 trainee airmen with four trainers. They are arranged in five rows outside a 'Refreshment Lounge'.
Denis Alexander's Airman's Service and Pay Book
RAF form 64 issued to Denis with brief information on his service in the RAF.
Letter to Denis Alexander from Leicester Recruiting Centre
The letter instructs Denis to attend the Centre on 1 April 1941.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from Air Ministry
The letter acknowledges receipt of completed form 531.
Denis Alexander's Log Book
A log book kept by Denis during his service in the RAF between 12 June 1942 and 9 October 1942.
Telegram to Denis Alexander's father from Commanding Officer
The telegram advises that Denis has died in a flying accident.
Collection Tree
- Alexander, Denis William