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[Page 53]
[Duplicate of page 52]
[Standard letter]
War Office,
London, S.W.1,
23rd October, 1919.
121/H/3449.
Madam,
I am commanded by the Army Council to inform you of the wish of H.M. Government that the next-of-kin of all officers and men who have fallen in the defence of their country should receive a plaque and scroll, bearing the name and regiment, as a memorial of their patriotism and sacrifice.
In order to ensure that the plaque and scroll reach the next-of-kin of the late Maj: Gen: William Holmes, C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D., Spec: List. Staff Aus: Div: H:Q: I am to enquire whether you can inform this Department of the name and address of the late Officer's nearest relative now living, in the following order of relationship:-
Widow
Eldest Son
Eldest Daughter
Father
Mother
Eldest Brother
Eldest Sister
Eldest Half-Brother
Eldest Half-Sister
The Council regret that owing ot the great number of these memorials it is not possible to say in any individual case when their receipt may be expected.
I am, Madam,
Your obedient Servant,
[Signature indecipherable]
Mrs R.J.A. Travers,
Cairnleith,
Littleheath Road,
Mosman, N.S.W.
[Mrs Travers was General Holmes's daughter]