Mr and Mrs. Carl S. Hendershot Get Letter from Major General J. A. Ulio

As was announced in these columns, last week, Lieutenant Leland C. Hendershot, son of Mr and Mrs. Carl S. Hendershot, of Nemwna, was killed in action over Haseley, England, on November 13th, 1943.

Since that time very little has been received concerning his deah. However, information was gotten by Mr and Mrs. Hendershot to the effect that the co-pilot of the plane, who resides in Indiana, was also killed on that date.

The following letter was received bv the Hendershots from the Adjunant General's office:

The Adjutant Generals Office Washington D C November 26, 1943

Mr and Mrs Carl Hendershot Newman Illinois

Dear Mr and Mrs Hendershot,

It is with regret that I am writing to confirm the recent telegram informing you of the death of your son, Second Lieutenant Leland C. Hendershot, 0-800935, Air Corps, who was killed in action on 13 November over Haseley, England.

I fully understand your desire to learn as much as possible regarding the circumstances leading to his death and I wish that there were more information available to give you. Unfortunately, reports of this nature contain only the briefest details as they are prepared under battle conditions and the means of transmission are limited.

I know the sorrow this message has brought you and it my hope that in time the knowledge of his heroic service in defense of his country, even unto death, may be of sustaining, comfort to you.

I extend to yo my deepest sympathy,

Sincerely yours,

J. A. Ulio Major General The Adjutant General

Contributed by Mike Sutton at msutton58@cs.com from Newman Nostalgic 1880-1980 page 362