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Page contains a typescript of letter written by Capt. B. L. H. Clifford of the 22nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers to the "O.C. 6th Batallion Royal Fusiliers," on 23 October 1916. Clifford writes on behalf of Georges Destrubé, recently wounded, and recommends him to the Flying Corps.

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  • [start page] From Capt. B.L.H.Clifford to O.C. 6th Batt.Royal Fusiliers. COPY 23/10/16. Dear Sir, I am writing to you on behalf of Pte. Georges Destrubé, formerly of my Coy., (who was severely wounded at Souchez) in order that I may interest you in helping him obtain a commission. Before the war he was ranching in Canada for some six years and crossed to England to serve in the British Army. He enlisted in September 1914 in this Battalion. He is an extraordinaroly (sic) capable soldier. He was at first a Coy Scout afterwards a Coy. Machine Gunner. He is a very capable sketcher and is particularly clever at executing the panomara (sic) sketches so difficult to do really well and at the same time so useful to all branches, particularly to the R.F.C. and Gunners. Destrubé is above all a very brave man. He volunteered for all patroles and raiding parties and was recklessly brave. He has a good education and is a thorough gentleman; a quiet, unassuming fellow whom anybody would be delighted to have in a Battn. mess. I cannot say too much on his behalf. Having been shot through the lung he is not fit to rejoin the ranks and carry a pack or endure great hardships, but I think he would be invaluable to the Flying Corps, where his fearlessness and knowledge of sketching would be invaluable. Should he be too heavy for the Aeroplane Service he would be bery (sic) useful to the Kite Balloon Section. His father - should you wish to communicate with him - is Asst. Manager of the Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris, 52 Threadneedle St. London, E.C. If, Sir, you can see your way to do anything to assist Destrubé, you will provide the Service with a valuable Officer I have the honour to be, Sir Your obedient servant, (signed) B.L.H.Clifford, Capt. Commanding A.COy, 22nd, R.Fusi. [end page]
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