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  • Collection: Wilson, Reginald Charles

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The telegram advises that Reg is missing.

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The letter refers to the disposal of Reg's personal effects.

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The telegram advises that her son is missing in action.

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The letter is written by the mother of Jack, the flight engineer on Reg's crew. She expresses sympathy whilst they are waiting for news, hoping that sharing their grief will be some comfort.

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The writer expresses delight that Reg is safe, also his pilot.

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The letter expresses delight that Reg is safe, as is their son and John Bushell.

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Charle's RCAF service paper.

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A membership card belonging to Reg including a Congratulations cover.

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The letter advises that his son died in a crash near Berlin although his body has not been identified.

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A poem about prisoner of war beds complete with two drawings illustrating camp life.

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A sketch map of where Reg's Halifax crashed after being shot down. Information supplied with the collection states that the sketch was drawn by an eyewitness, Dr Pincus.

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The father of the pilot writes to help sharing news with the other crew members' families.

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The letter is from the father of Reg's pilot. He has just received a telegram saying his son is a prisoner of war.

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A cutting from a newspaper with Reg and John Bushell's names recorded as prisoner of war. Handwritten on it is Evening Standard 12.4.44.

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The letter regrets to advise that nothing further has been heard about Reg.

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Ginger expresses pleasure that Reg has 'landed' safely. His letter was delayed because he was on a mission to bomb the Tirpitz. He talks about family news.

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The letter expresses sadness that Reg has been reported missing. The writer, Gladys, hopes to come over to visit them.

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The letter advises that Reg's payment of ten shillings and sixpence will be paid to her from Reg's salary.

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The letter encloses a statement of Reg's account.

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The letter advises that Reg has been commissioned as an officer and arrangements need to be put in place to receive his salary.

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The letter advises Reg's father that £5 8 shillings are being deducted from his son's pay to reimburse Germany in case they pay him his arrears.

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The letter advises Mrs Wilson that her son is officially reported as missing. It explains the payments that will be made and when they will end.

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The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.

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The letter asks Mrs Wilson to return Reg's order book. She will then receive ten shillings and sixpence each week from the RAF agents.

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