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Sergeant Pilot's Funeral
A newspaper report on Denis Alexander's funeral. Annotated 'Wednesday's paper'.
Sergeant Observer Killed
The death of Denis Alexander reported in a newspaper.
Killed on active service
Denis Alexander's death recorded in a newspaper article.
Sutton Airman's Death
A newspaper cutting recording the death of Denis Alexander.
Extract from The Hardest Victory
The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.
Certified Copy of an Entry of Death
Copy of Denis Alexander's death certificate
Denis Alexander's postponement of calling up for service
RAF Form 50 issued to Denis
Funeral director's receipt
A receipted invoice for Denis Alexander's funeral.
Funeral costs
Charges relating to the internment of Denis Alexander.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from his Chief Instructor
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The writer expresses sympathy on the loss of Denis. He describes the events of the accident.
Denis Alexander's service badges
Six cloth badges from Denis' service
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
Denis Alexander's Medal and transmittal note
Both sides of a 1939-1945 War Medal awarded to Denis. Also a transmittal note expressing sorrow at his loss of life.
Denis Alexander
A head and shoulders portrait of Denis.
New St School S 3A 1930
Denis' class photograph from 1930.
A second copy has the annotation 'Denis Alexander - middle row - 3rd child from left'.
A second copy has the annotation 'Denis Alexander - middle row - 3rd child from left'.
5 ITW No 1 Squadron C Flight
A group of trainee airmen arranged in four rows. Some of the men have signed their names.
A second copy has Denis circled, named and service number annotated.
A second copy has Denis circled, named and service number annotated.
Huthwaite Council Infants Class 3 1927
A class photograph with three rows of children. It is annotated 'Denis Denis Alexander - front row -4th from left'.
48 airmen
A group of 48 trainee airmen with four trainers. They are arranged in five rows outside a 'Refreshment Lounge'.
Denis Alexander's service record
RAF form 642 with brief details about Denis' service record.
Denis Alexander's Airman's Service and Pay Book
RAF form 64 issued to Denis with brief information on his service in the RAF.
Denis Alexander's school report card
A report card kept on Denis with comments about his progress.
Letter to Denis Alexander from Leicester Recruiting Centre
The letter instructs Denis to attend the Centre on 1 April 1941.
Denis Alexander's Grade Card
A card issued to Denis after a medical examination.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from Air Ministry
The letter acknowledges receipt of completed form 531.
Denis Alexander's Log Book
A log book kept by Denis during his service in the RAF between 12 June 1942 and 9 October 1942.
Telegram to Denis Alexander's father from Commanding Officer
The telegram advises that Denis has died in a flying accident.