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Notification of death
A notice that Kenneth Steven was reported missing and is presumed dead.
Kenneth Munro Steven's pilot's flying log book
Keith Steven’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22 July 1941 until 14 January 1944. Initial training at No. 11 Elementary Flying Training School, followed by 15 Service Flying Training School, and posting to 7 Bombing and Gunnery School. Attended…
Letter to W Anderson from Air Council
The letter informs the father of Sergeant William Gowland Anderson that his son has been killed in action
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter confirms that her husband is considered to have died on 8th May.
To Isabel from Central Depository regarding Andrew Bain's effects
One letter includes reference to the different procedure for a serviceman presumed killed in action (after missing in action for more than six months) or a prisoner of war. One letter is in reply to one from Isabel in which she asks about a missing…
Letter to Mr and Mrs HA Bower
A letter advising the family that their son's personal effects are being sent by registered post. It includes an inventory of the items.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
A letter referring to the estate of his son and how it will be dealt with.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Central Depository, RAF
The letter includes an inventory of Roy's possessions.
Letter to Albert Evan's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter advises that his logbook cannot be sent to her but if his widow agrees then it can be forwarded.
Letter to George Dennis' Father
The letter expresses sympathy at the loss of his son and advises that monetary matters are dealt with by a different department.
Letter to George Dennis' Father
The letter advises that a letter addressed to George's father was found in his belongings. The letter had been opened but contained no testamentary documents.
Letter to Mrs W Brooks from Royal Air Force Records Office
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Confirms the death of No 1357673 Sergeant Harry Sidney Brooks of 9 Squadron who was killed in a mid-air collision on 20 December 1942, crashing near Waddington, Lincolnshire. Explains delay in writing due to information being initially sent to…
Letter to I R Jenkinson from RAF records office
Forwards citation from London Gazette on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to his son Peter. Would be presented to his legal next of kin by the King.
Letter to Alfred Dickerson's father from RAF records department
Informs him that confirmation had been received through the Red Cross that his son was killed in action on 28 January 1942. He was buried in military cemetery in Düsseldorf.
Letter to Bill Lutwyche's wife
The letter informs Bill's wife that he has been killed in a mid-air collision near Finningley.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son has died of wounds whilst a prisoner of war.
Letter to F Ditchford's father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son, Sergeant Ditchford (551653) of 139 Squadron is missing believed killed.
Specimen Headstone Design
A sketch of a specimen headstone with instructions for wording. Included is a note accompanying photographs of a temporary cross marking Roy's grave.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Burial Ground Eindhoven (Woensel) Gen Cem (EE-103) Holland'.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Burial Ground Eindhoven (Woensel) Gen Cem (EE-103) Holland'.
Letter of sympathy and awards
Letter from the under-secretary of state for air enclosing awards granted to Sergeant J C Doughty who did not live to receive them.
Photograph of grave cross and note from under-secretary of state for air to Mrs F A Doughty
Photograph of cross marking grave of RAAF and RAF aircrew dated 1944-08-13. Names 'F/Lt P E Young, P/O K L Walker RAF, P/O G York, P/O J G Gordon, P/O A H Harvey, P/O R R H Osborne RAF, Sgt J V Finney RAF, Sgt J C Doughty RAF'. On the reverse…
Letter to Mr H A Bower
The letter is attached to F G Bower's RAF badges and stripes.
Letter to Mr H A Bower
The letter refers to his son's personal effects.
Letter to Sam McCron's Wife
The letter informs Sam's wife that Sam has died in an accident.
Letter to Reg Muir's mother from group captain at RAF Syerston
Confirming that Reg's belongings are safe and will be sent to the Central Depository and providing their address.
High court of justice document
Written letters of administration of all the estate of Harold Leonard Fry were granted to his father Leonard Fry. Various stamps on the reverse.