Feature Letter of August 28th, 2025
Mouat, William Ivan
Dear Mr. Mouat:
Confirming my telegram of recent date, I am pleased to inform you that advice has been received through the International Red Cross quoting German information that your son, Pilot Officer William Ivan Mouat, is now a prisoner of war.
It is a pleasure to convey this further information as I feel it will relieve to some extent the great anxiety endured by you and Mrs. Mouat.
Attached is a leaflet giving particulars of Departments and Organizations from whom you can obtain advice and assistance, together with a few notes regarding personal effects, promotions, etc.
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