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Letter from Red Cross to Donald Baker's mother
Confirms that message was sent to her quoting a message from her son that said from senior British officer, Stalag Luft 3 on behalf of her son that there was no truth in any information of his death.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
This is his first letter from a prisoner of war camp. He is well and includes a list of items to be sent via the Red Cross.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg has been moved to another camp, on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.
Letter from the Chairman of the British Red Cross Society to Mrs Wareing
In response to her letter. They inform her that so far no news has been received but that if they do receive news they will contact her immediately.
Letter from the Chairman of the British Red Cross Society to Mrs Wareing
Acknowledges receipt of her two letters and expressing their delight that she has received news of her husband, Squadron Leader Robert Wareing. They confirm that they have verified the broadcast and that as soon as official confirmation is received…
Letter from the Chairman of the British Red Cross to Mrs Wareing
Says that they are pleased to hear that she has had definite news that her husband is a prisoner of war. They advise that all correspondence concerning him will now be dealt with by the Prisoners of War Department and she should write to them to…
Letter from the Red Cross
Letter to C Baker informing him that his son Pilot Officer Donald Baker was interned unwounded in Dulag Luft.
Letter from the Red Cross to Reg Muir's mother
Advising that her son has been reported missing, believed killed following the discovery of the seventh member of the crew. Confirming interment of the unidentified body in the cemetery at St. Trond and that a request for information of personal…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes describing at length taking daughter to welfare clinic including story of children bitten by a dog. Tells of selling flags for Red Cross. Concludes with news of damage by Mrs Stenzel.
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Writes he is fit and well and had a good Christmas including special Red Cross food parcel. Still waiting for weather to be cold enough to be able to ice skate. Had just had a little snow so far. Asks if she has decided a name for the baby and…
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Reports arrival of mail and cigarettes. Hopes her and baby are getting on all right and is looking forward to seeing photographs. Writes of good weather, sunbathing and his garden. Has had no notification of baby from Red Cross. Thinks that war might…
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Reports arrival of letters one with photographs of the baby with which he is very pleased. Discusses progress of war and expectations of the end before Christmas. Mentions V-1s and V-2s. Says he has almost run out of cigarettes and that he they were…
Letter from Wing Commander 50 Squadron to Eric Coling's mother
A letter signed by Wing Commander R McFarlane DFC, of 50 Squadron, to Eric Coling's mother, confirming that her son is missing. It further confirms that the Red Cross Committee is working on behalf of the RAF to find Eric's whereabouts.
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is a prisoner of war
Confirms previous telegram that information from red cross quoting German information that her husband previously reported missing is now a prisoner of war.
Letter through the Belgian Red Cross
Sending message to Helen Newton
Letter to Alastair Lang's wife from RAF casualty branch
Expresses regret that her husband was missing as a result of air operations to Dortmund on night 4 May 1943. Does not necessary mean he was killed and they would make enquiries through Red Cross.
Letter to Albert Evan's Mother from the British Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no news.
Letter to Albert Evans' Father from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Albert's father that his son is buried in Dusseldorf.
Letter to Albert Evans' Mother from British Red Cross
The letter advises that Albert is 'Missing, killed in action'.
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 Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.
Letter to Arthur Hope's Father
The letter advises Arthur's father that his son is missing.
Letter to Arthur Woolf's father from the Red Cross
Informs him that no information had been received about his son but all possible enquiries were being made.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father from the Air Ministry
The letter regrets that his son is missing.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter and envelope to Dick Curnock from his mother. It is full of social news.