3rd January 1944
Lochhead Works, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire
Dear Mr Cummings
On behalf of myself and the officers and gunners of this Regiment, I ask you to accept this, our expression of sincere sympathy with you in the loss you have sustained by the death of your son No. 1809118 Gunner Cummings, J., 1st Regiment, Maritime Royal Artillery. Your son was a good soldier and held in esteem by all.
In this service which works close to danger most of its time please be assured the memory of comrades who have ‘passed on’ is not forgotten.
He will be remembered by those who step forward to fill the gaps; his memory will give the added courage to carry on the duty which he so faithfully performed.
If you have any difficulty at any time, or feel that we can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to write.
With renewed sympathy.
Yours sincerely
J.R. Dunkeld
Lieut. Col. (136168). Cmdg 1st Regiment, Maritime R.A. (Col. Dunkeld was stationed at the Lochhead Cabinet Works, which is still in existence (2011) but is now a cooperage.