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  • Collection: Hamilton, Charles Blackley

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The letter advises that the grave of Charles has been found and he has been reinterred in the British Military Cemetery at Hamburg.

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The letter regrets that his son is missing.

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The writer regrets that he has no news of her son. There is uncertainty where he bailed out. He promises to write to the pilot who is ill after repatriation.

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The letter explains the circumstances of the night Charles was shot down. Charles jumped out first and Brian next. Brian landed on land but there was no sign of Charles.

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In his letter Charles apologises for not writing sooner, sends his regrets about bad news from a family member and his Dad's health. He hopes to see them soon.

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Two newspaper cuttings, the first from the Ayr Advertiser has a photograph of Charles, the second has a brief biography and mentions his family in the Forces.

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The letter from the KIng expresses sympathy at the loss of his son.

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He writes he has received his DFC and has been partying. He hopes to get some leave soon.

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The letter regrets that Charles has lost his life after being posted missing.

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