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Certificate of merit awarded to John Anthony Crook

The Duke of Northumberland's essay competition: award for one of the thirty-five best essays on the Life-boat service in Greater London and Middlesex. Includes a colour reproduction of the painting 'All Saved!' by Charles Dixon.

Royal National Life-Boat Institution

ALS from Lilly and Laurie Paine, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks.

They thank Crook for his letter, following the death of their son Lawrence at the age of forty three. They note that they are having difficulty coming to terms with the situation. (A note from Rev. John Jones, which confirms the news of the death, is attached along with a note that anounces this news - 2 pages)

ALS to his parents

Repeats news that he has sent them in an airgraph in the hopes that air mail will be quicker. Announces that he has been in action. Assures them that he is safe and 'washing and cleaning up after a very dirty few days'. Reports that his band has been split up among the companies as stretcher bearers. Cannot mention his location. Apologises that he is 'not in the mood for writing' that afternoon.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

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