Letter 6

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Mrs A.D Reeves

12 Hamlet Way

Belling

Shoreshire

Dear  Mrs Reeves,

It is my painfull duty to notify you that a report has been received from the War Office notifying the death of –

(No.)  54202     (Rank.) Pte     (Name.) Charles. A. Reeves     (Regiment.) 20th Battalion Royal Regiment    

 - which occurred  -

at a place not detailed on the 19th April 1915. The report is to the effect that he was killed in action. 

By His Majestys comand I am to forward the enclosed message of sympathy from Their Gracious Majesties The King And Queen.

I am at the same time to express the regret of the Army Council at the soliders death in his Country’s service.

I am to add that any information that may be received as to the soliders burial will be comunicated in due course. A separate leaflet detailing more fully to this is enclosed.

I am,

Sgt William Harrington

Your faithful servant.

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