Telephone No. GERRARD 9234

Extn 3801.

AIR MINISTRY,

(Casualty Branch)

73-77 Oxford Street

W.1.

14^th August 1944.

P.415526/44/P.4.Cas.B.4.

Sir/Madam,

            I am directed to refer to your letter of the 11^th August 1944 and to thank you for in information contained therein relative to SERGEANT ERNEST WILKINSON.

            I am to inform you that the International Red Cross Committee now also report your HUSBAND’S capture, and action is being taken officially to reclassify him as a prisoner of war.

            A pamphlet and handbook regarding communications with prisoners of war are enclosed as they may be of service to you.

I am, Sir/Madam,

Your obedient Servant,

Signature unreadable

for Director of Personal Services.

Mrs. E. Wilkinson,

1068 Bury Road,

Breightmet,

Bolton,

Lancashire.