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Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father
Lester of condolence from King George on death of Hedley Madgett.
To Jessie Redgrave from King George VI
Condolence letter and envelope from King George VI to Jessie Redgrave on the death of her husband, Harry.
Letter of condolence from King George
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Offers heartfelt sympathy signed by King George.
Letter of sympathy from H M The King
To Henry Simpson's father from HM The King and Queen.
Letter of sympathy
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Form sympathy letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs F Phillips following the death of her husband.
Letter to Roy Jackson's father from King George
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Offers sympathy for loss.
Condolence letter to Aubrey Read's mother
Letter from King George VI and the Queen, offering their sympathy, together with the envelope.
Letter to J R Wadeson from Buckingham Palace
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Letter of sympathy over loss.
Letter of Sympathy
Letter of sympathy from the King to Mrs K Gill
Letter to Mr Luxton from the King
Offers heartfelt sympathy and countries gratitude for life given.
Buckingham Palace sympathy letter
A letter sent to Joan Broderick signed by King George VI offering sympathy for the death of her husband, Kenneth James Broderick.
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…
Letter to Robert Palmer's father from the air ministry casualty branch
The Air Council had learned that his son Acting Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC DFC RAF was now known to have lost his life as a result of air operations on 24 December 1944. According to information from one surviving crew, the other…
Card from Canadian minister of national defence to Mr and Mrs E B Jensen
Commemorates the gratitude of the government and people of Canada for the life a brave man given in service of his country. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Oscar Knud Perche Jensen.
Charles (Dick) Pattisson Pocket Diary 1942
Transcription of day by day account of activities from 19 April 1942 to 3 October 1942. Commences with photograph of Squadron in front of Halifax and of pilots on training course (Pattisson top left), Records daily activities, casualties, losses of…
Sam McCron's Record of Service
A record of Sam's service in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Sam McCron's Record of Service
Sam's record of service.
Letter to L W McCron
The letter from the RCAF was trying to determine if he was a dependant of Sam's since his widow was claiming his war service gratuity.
Letter to S H McCron
The letter confirms that Sam McCron died during flying operations.
Sam McCron's Personal Details
A card created after Sam's death with personal details and wife's and mother's addresses.
Letters home
Edited transcripts and notes about J T Jones's letters to his wife during training and on operations 1942 - 1945.
The Exploits of Warrant Officer Arthur Pritchard
A biography of Arthur Pritchard written by his daughter. It covers his training, operations and the night he was shot down. Despite speaking no French he was assisted to a hideout in Paris where he remained until Paris was liberated in August 1944.
Castleford Grammar School War Memorial Service
Subtitled 'Unveiling and Dedication of the Book of Remembrance' this is an order of service with the words of hymns and the ceremony of dedication. Stan's name is recorded.
Interview with Philip Batty
Philip Batty grew up in Walsall. He discusses the death of his older brother Dennis, a wireless operator with 226 Squadron, early in the Second World War. Philip volunteered for aircrew. After training, he was posted to 50 Squadron at RAF Sturgate as…
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter invites Maurice's father to a reception at Buckingham Palace to receive his late son's DFC.