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Page contains a clipping and a letter. The letter, sent to Ernest Destrubé by Lt. W. H. Tomkins on 3 May 1916, addresses Georges Destrubé's recovery from wounds sustained in battle and Tomkins' wishes to see him returned to the 22nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers A. Coy. with his brothers, Guy and Paul. The clipping announces the list of officers to be decorated during "To-day's Investiture" on 2 June 1917, according to handwritten annotation. 2nd Lt. Frederick Palmer of the 22nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the battle at Miraumont, France, February 16-17th, 1917.

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  • [start page] May 3rd 1916 Dear Mr. Destrubé, You will have heard by now from your sons about L. G. being wounded -- I hear he is going on well -- I would like you to know how sorry we are to have one of the three away as the trio are one of the features of A. Coy., and its nothing short of disaster to have one away. All three are so keen and willing to do anything (except drill perhaps). Anyway we shall hope to have him back one day -- although he will doubtless go to England first. With kind regards, Yours truly, (signed) W. H. Tomkins Lt. O.C.A. Coy. 22nd R. Fus. [end page]
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