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The letter includes a photograph of his son's grave and explains that the errors on the cross will be corrected when the permanent headstone is installed.

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The letter thanks George's mother for his Notification of Death certificate.

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The letter from George's mother's Member of Parliament explains that the Russian Embassy has been unable to locate George's grave.

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The letter advises George's parents on the location of his permanent resting place and the two intermediate graves.

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The letter states that Ivy's husband has lost his life at Weiswampach in Luxembourg

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A letter addressed to Mr H A Bower detailing money owed to the family after his son's death.

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The letter expresses regret at the loss of his son. It explains procedures to assist with finances.

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Writes that personal items as listed on attached inventory had been received from his unit and were now at the central depository. Asked to reply if he wanted items sent to him.

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As no further information had come to hand concerning his son since he was reported missing, they propose his death for official purposes.

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Refers to letter of 10 May 1944 stated they had passed on a request to the British Red Cross to enquire about his son's cuff-links but they replied that no personal effects on any crew member had been recovered. Goes on to outline new enquiries since…

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Writes they had now concluded that his son had lost his life and his death had been presumed to have occurred on 29 January 1944.

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Glass negative photograph of letter. Writes they had now concluded that his son had lost his life and his death had been presumed to have occurred on 29 January 1944.

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Details out-turn of Harold Fry's service estate as a total of £18 5s 2d.

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Copy of letter with details out-turn of Harold Fry's service estate as a total of £18 5s 2d.

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Informs him that a war gratuity of £31 10s 0d was payable in respect of services of his son.

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Writes adding information to previous telegram concerning her husband being killed as the result of an aircraft accident.

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Letter from Harry Brooks' father ('Pop') to his daughter-in-law Winnie. His wife has written to Winnie asking that her daughter Pamela be sent to stay with them but without inviting Winnie herself. He does not agree with his wife's attitude towards…

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Informs him that in view of lapse of time, Pilot Officer H R Madgett is now presumed killed.

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From War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem. Writes that a body of a crew member of his son's aircraft (Pilot Officer Lewis) was recovered from shore and that this indicates that disaster to his aircraft…

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From War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem. They have no further information about his son. However an official German report has been received reporting that two further members of his crew (Pilot…

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Reply to previous letter informing Mr Madgett that arrangements would be made for him to be recorded next of kin to attend Buckingham Palace to receive the Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to his son from His Majesty the King. Not possible to give…

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From Air Ministry confirming war gratuity is payable and encloses form of application for payment. Matters of wills and probate need to be considered. Includes leaflet on advice to relatives of a man who is missing.

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Thnks her for recent letter. Regrets that the Madgetts are going through the same thing a she has just done but hopes it will have a happy ending. Relates her experience with her son reported missing while others in his crew were reported killed. She…
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