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Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Dorothy Richings writing she is sad over lack of news. Encourages them to not give up hope.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From T J Robins of Robin's stores limited. Writes he noted in newspaper that Hedley was missing. He writes he has son in RAF as well and hopes they will get good news soon.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From J Stott expressing great sorrow over news that Hedley is missing.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
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From the Adjutant of local Air Training Corps Squadron (No 1227 Squadron Chistlehurst and Sidcup). Reported missing in local paper. Noting that Hedley was one of their first of their cadets to enter the Royal Air Force and had welcomed him on return…
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From George Harker & Co Ltd with deepest regret on hearing news that Hedley is missing. All members of staff send sympathy. Hedley was one of the most popular and promising member of staff.
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 the shore and that this indicates that disaster to his…
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…