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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-08-17"
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Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents from Mr and Mrs Wood
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Have read news that Hedley is missing and hope he is safe. Offers sympathy over their anxiety.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgetts father
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Letter from manager of local branch of Westminster Bank offering sympathy over news that his son is missing.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Magdett's mother from Edith Stamp
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Expresses sympathy in anxious time. Writes she was brave to attend meeting.
Letter of sympathy to Hedey Madgett's parents
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Letter offering sympathy over news that Hedley is missing.
Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Jean Trinick noting that she had read Hedley was missing from newspaper and offering sympathy.
Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents from C P Wonghley
Just hear news that Hedley is missing. Sympathy over anxiety. Notes Hedley had just been awarded DFM.
Letter of sympathy to Mrs Madgett
From W Coates says prayers being offered and hoping that Hedley Madgett has survived.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From W C Green assuming no further news of Hedley. Catches up with news of his own family matters, his health and repairs to house after 2000 lb bomb dropped nearby in October. Notes 300 houses in Hayes were damaged but no deaths. Commiserates over…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From S Stephenson at George Harker & Co Ltd thanking him for sending copies of letters from Red Cross.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From Bob Grimwade thanking for letter and while no definite news there is always hope. Hopes to get over to see them in near future.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Air Ministry Casualty branch
Informs him that there has been no news and there is little hope but action to presume he has lost his life will not be taken until 6 months from the date that he was reported missing.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from casualty branch
Air Council expresses regret that Pilot Officer Hedley Robert Madgett is missing as a result of air operations on night 17/18 August 1943. Lancaster aircraft failed to return. Does not mean he is killed, wounded and if a prisoner, should be able to…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Central Depository
Writes that committee of adjustment has been held and enclosing an inventory of effects. Writes that monetary matters are not dealt with by that office but by Air Ministry accounts. They will be sending details of financial matters in due course.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Red Cross
From War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem. Writes that a body of a crew member of his son's aircraft (Pilot Officer Lewis) was recovered from shore and that this indicates that disaster to his aircraft…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Rose Palk
Thanks him for letter and cuttings. Thanks him for giving her sons name to the Red Cross for her. Hopes they might hear something soon.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother
From J G Grey congratulating them on son's award and catching up with news. Postscript that she has just heard that Hedley is missing and hopes they will have good news.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother
From O W Burnard. Writes that her thoughts are with them. Was proud to have known Hedley and encourages her to not give up hope.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother
From Isabel Q Pead offering sympathy on news of Hedley going missing. Hopes good news will come.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from Alice Robb
Thnks her for recent letter. Regrets that the Madgetts are going through the same thing a she has just done but hopes it will have a happy ending. Relates her experience with her son reported missing while others in his crew were reported killed. She…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from and acquaintance in the United States
Letter from Philip B Stapp who was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve noting that Rosemary had told him that Hedley was missing. Hedley had stayed with Stapp family in February 1942. Writes that British effort means the United States…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from D Souter
From mother of the mid upper gunner on Hedley's aircraft offering sympathy over anxiety for news that they are both suffering. Notes she had met Hedley on a few occasions at Kings Cross and how crew cheered when he arrived as Pilot Officer. Hopes…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from Dorothy Richlings
Writes that her son who is in RAF Red Cross Hospital in Northallerton is still seriously ill and unlikely to recover. Hopes that she will hear good news of Hedley soon.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from Officer Commanding 61 Squadron
Letter confirming that Hedley Madgett's aircraft failed to return from operations on 17/18 August 1943. However there was nothing known that could be connected to the aircraft's non return. Writes that it takes some time for any news to come through…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents
From James and Helen Girdwood. Thanks the Madgetts for writing after hearing about Girdwood's bereavement and notes similar tragedies for both families. Writes that they have found several snaps of Hedley in their son's album. Notes their son Bill…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents
From James and Helen Girdwood asking if they had heard any more news of Hedley who had been friends with their son Bill in Canada. Enclosed photograph of Bill. Addendum notes - 'Extract from Sidcup Times,21 June 1946 notice of pilot Jordan killed…