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Roy Ellis is now reported as presumed killed in action. There is a handwritten annotation 'Times 15.5.44'

A newspaper cutting with a list of RAF personnel either missing or killed in active service. Roy Ellis is reported missing.

A note sent by the King to Roy Ellis' wife offering sympathy for her loss.

The telegram reports Roy Ellis is missing.

Roy's sergeant stripes and air gunner brevet.

A scroll honouring Roy's sacrifice for his country.

A head and shoulders montage portrait of Roy. Included is an air gunner's brevet, an RAF crest, an Air Crew Europe star, three Stirlings in flight, his RAF number and name and 'Lost in action 31st August 1943. Aged 27 years'.

16 trainee airmen arranged in three rows. On the reverse 'RG Barley Beverly Yorks
1943 Pembrey S Wales 1943 May - June'.

The letter advises Doreen that her allowance will stop since her husband has been officially presumed dead.
Included is a sheet 'Remission of Death Duties'.

The letter includes an inventory of Roy's possessions.

The letter advises Doreen that her temporary allowance will end and the Ministry of Pensions will assume responsibility.

The postcard acknowledges receipt of Doreen's letter.

The postcard acknowledges Doreen's letter which has been forwarded to the appropriate department for their attention.

The first letter advises Doreen of the War Gratuity she has been sent.
The second letter refers to Doreen's claim for payment of the War Gratuity.

The letter advises Doreen that she will receive a pension of £1 3 shillings and fourpence a week.

The postcard acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.

The postcard acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.

The letter acknowledges receipt of a completed form and certificates.

The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.

The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.

The postcard acknowledges receipt of Doreen's letter.

The postcard acknowledges receipt of Doreen's letter.

A head and shoulders portrait of Roy Ellis. On the reverse 'To my darling Doreen, with all my love, Easter 1938'.

A sketch of a specimen headstone with instructions for wording. Included is a note accompanying photographs of a temporary cross marking Roy's grave.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Burial Ground Eindhoven (Woensel) Gen Cem (EE-103) Holland'.

The letter advises her that it is not possible to access records in Eindhoven, where her husband has been buried.