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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.
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
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 William Alexander
Head and shoulders portrait of Leading Aircraftman Denis William Alexander. He is wearing a greatcoat and side cap.
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.
Funeral costs
Charges relating to the internment of Denis Alexander.
Certified Copy of an Entry of Death
Copy of Denis Alexander's death certificate
Letter to Denis Alexander from Leicester Recruiting Centre
The letter instructs Denis to attend the Centre on 1 April 1941.
Letter to Denis Alexander's parents from NJ Hastings
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The letter is from fis former flight commander and he offers his sympathies.
Denis Alexander's Grade Card
A card issued to Denis after a medical examination.
Funeral director's receipt
A receipted invoice for Denis Alexander's funeral.
Denis Alexander's school report card
A report card kept on Denis with comments about his progress.
Denis Alexander's postponement of calling up for service
RAF Form 50 issued to Denis
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 Log Book
A log book kept by Denis during his service in the RAF between 12 June 1942 and 9 October 1942.
Extract from The Hardest Victory
The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.
Postcard from Denis Alexander to his parents
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A postcard sent by Denis on his arrival in South Africa. The image is of the mail boat that he sailed across in.