OTTAWA, Canada, 29th January, 1945.

Mrs. J.E. Fitzgerald,
2317 Maple Avenue,
New Westminster, B.C.

Dear Mrs. Fitzgerald:

I have been directed to inform you that your son John Ernest Fitzgerald, has been promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant with effect from August 12th, 1944.

It is regretted that no further information has been received regarding your son since he was reported missing on August 27th and I wish to extend to you and the members of your family my sincere sympathy in this trying time.

Yours sincerely,

(E. Best)

R.C.A.F. Casualty Officer,
for Chief of the Air Staff