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Telegram to Mr Monks
Notifies him that his son Flying Officer Warren [sic] Arnold Monks was reported missing as a result of air operations on night 12/13 June 1944.
Telegram to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
According to information received through the Red Cross, his son was believed to have lost his life.
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
Informs him that a further report from the Red Cross confirms that his son lost his life on 13 June 1944 and was buried in the municipal cemetery Epe. The exact location of Epe was still under investigation. In order to close his son's estate he was…
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry and enclosed documents
Informs him that his son was missing in as a result of air operations on the night of 12/13 June 1944 when his Lancaster in which he was flying as air bomber set out to bomb Gelsenkirchen and failed to return. Includes a notice of advice to the…
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
Informs him that in view of information received from the red cross, his son was now s believed to have lost his life on the night 12/13 June 1944. No information was received about the place of burial and he would be recorded as missing believed…
Letter from Maurice Monks to Herbert Monks
Mentions that he has been commissioned and describes his current location. Catches up with news from home on his arrival back from Canada. Writes of leave and more family/friends gossip and of his activities. Asks how things are where Herbert was is…
Letter from Officer Commanding 204 Squadron Air Training Corps to Mrs Monks
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Sorry to hear that her son had been reported missing and hopes that she will get news soon. Writes that he was an excellent cadet.
Letter to Maurice Monks's father from the RAF central depository
Notifies him that Flying Officer M A Monks's personal effects had been despatched by rail. Gives information about possible eventual disposal of uniform items. Inventory of items enclosed.
The Children's Bible
Inside page with Sunday School details of Maurice Monks in 1933.
The King's Grace by John Buchan
Inscribed inside 'Maurice Monks, May 6 1935'.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
The Little Children's Bible
With inside page Sunday School inscription to Maurice Monks on promotion to Junior Department.
National Service grade card
Made out to Maurice Monks noting Grade 1 and giving some details.
Lincoln Congregational Churches news leaflet
Starts with letter from Minister Staley G Smith about general matters concerning the church and congregation. Followed by general news from church branches. Concludes with preaching plan for October.
Details of crash of Maurice Monks' Lancaster
Gives date, aircraft serial number, 166 squadron, RAF Kirmington. Location of crash Hertenkamp Epe. Lists all crew members killed with grave numbers. On the reverse a description of the town of Epe in the Netherlands and location of cemetery. Details…
Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry
States that although he had previously been notified that his so was missing and there was no further news, they had received information from German authorities that another member of his son's crew lost his life on 13 June 1944.
Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry
Informs him that information from German records states that the aircraft in which his son was flying was shot down at Dongeren (Gelderland) and that the crew were buried in Epe near Zwolle.
Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry
Informs him that action had now been taken to presume, for official purposes, that his son had lost his life on 13 June 1944.
Letter from the British Legion
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Invitation to visit relative graves in Holland from the Netherlands War Graves Committee through the British Legion. Provides list of dates and gives details of arrangements.
Letter to Maurice Monks father from Station Commander RAF Kirmington
Details how Maurice Monks personal effects have been dealt with.
Letter from Officer Commanding 204 Squadron Air training Corps to Maurice Monks's mother
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Letter of condolence over the loss of her son.
City of Lincolns Education Committee School report
For Maurice Monks a school report that he had done well in most subjects and performed well as school prefect.
School report
St Faith's Junior Boys School. Shows exam results and some comments.
Welcome message from Secretary of State for Air
General welcome as member of the RAF and selection for aircrew. Explains that the start of training might be delayed for some time and gives reasons.
Findings of medical board
Found that Maurice Monks was Fit for all aircrew roles
D-Day letter
D-Day letter issued to troops of the allied expeditionary force by General Dwight D Eisenhower.