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Telegram to William Norman's sister
The telegram sent by RAF Wickenby to William's sister when he failed to return from an operation.
Telegram to Robert Palmers father from the air ministry
Informs him that his son was reported to have lost his life. as a result of air operations on 24 December 1944.
Telegram to Reg Muir's mother
Advising that it is believed that her son has died.
Telegram to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from Air Ministry
The telegram advises that Norman is now reported dead.
Telegram to Mrs Winnie H Brooks
Expresses sympathy for the loss of her husband in an aircraft accident. States that if she desires her husband to be buried 'here' it would be arranged in the city of Lincoln with service honours. The expenses of the funeral would be borne by the…
Telegram to Mrs Mabel Pexman
Advising that her husband, previously reported missing is now missing and believed to have been killed, as reported by the Red Cross.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The telegram advises Roy's wife that her husband is believed killed in action.
Telegram to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
According to information received through the Red Cross, his son was believed to have lost his life.
Telegram to Mr H A Bower
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The text of a telegram sent to F G Bower's father informing him that his son has lost his life in an accident.
Telegram to MR H A Bower
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The telegram asks if a service funeral is required for his son. A handwritten reply states that this is not required and he is to sent to Hucknall Central.
Telegram to Mr C A Bower
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The telegram advises F G Bower's father that his coffin will be arriving at Hucknall.
Telegram to Mervyn Adder's father from the Air Ministry
Regrets to inform him that according to information from Red Cross, his son Pilot Officer Mervyn Adder was believed to have lost his life.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The telegram advises her that her son is definitely a prisoner of war and not deceased.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Father
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The telegram, incorrectly addressed to Mr Ditchford, informs him that his son is missing believed killed.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Father
The telegram advises that Les previously reported missing and believed to be dead is a prisoner of war.
Telegram to Ivy Stone from 156 Squadron
The telegram advises Ivy that her husband, George is missing. There is also a newspaper cutting stating an unidentified body was found beside seven identified airmen.
Telegram to Henry Simpson's father
Notifies him that according information from to the Red Cross, his son had lost his life as result of air operations on 8 June 1944.
Telegram to Harry Brooks' wife from Officer Commanding 9 Squadron
Regrets to inform Mrs Brooks that her husband Sergeant Harry S Brooks lost his life on 20 December 1942 as a result of an aircraft accident and that a letter is to follow.
Telegram to George Dennis' Father
The telegram advises George's father that he is believed to have lost his life during an operation. On the reverse of one sheet is '127/16861'.
Telegram from the Air Ministry to Mrs Hobbs
Telegram from the Air Ministry deeply regretting information received through International Red Cross concerning her husband. Informs Mrs Hobbs that it was believed that Frank James Hobbs lost his life as the result of air operations on 16 March…
Ted Thornhill's Lancaster
Three items relating to the loss of Ted's Lancaster. #1 is a note about the crew - 4 were killed and 3 baled out. #2 is the reverse of the note explaining that the WAAFs at Edith Weston were very kind to the Forces. Ted sold his logbook and medals to…
Ted and Brenda Graves
On the right a sergeant wearing uniform tunic with air gunner's brevet. On the left a woman wearing a light top. In the background a house. On the reverse 'Brenda (Townsend) and husband 'Ted Graves'. Ted was with F/Officer Williams and his plane was…
Talk to the Haywards Heath Historical Society
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Opens with mention of Bomber Command memorial in Green Park and 55,573 despite killed, moral was high due to belief that winning was vital. Tells story that he was guest at two weddings in 1943 with three other members of Bomber Command and that all…
T Sgt John Dyer
Note from his niece which gives outline of operation to Berlin on 2 January 1944. Mentions that Missing Research and Enquiry Service contacted his parents with news that his remains had been found and he and rest of crew were buried in the village of…
T E Wadeson's grave
Headstone for 1439406 Sergeant T E Wadeson, air gunner, Royal Air Force, 3 August 1943, age 21. To the left headstone for Sergeant Sneddon. On the reverse 'July 1959, Ohlsdorf'.