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E&O 3054/39 Part 114 - Compensation to dependants of Indian seamen ex ss. White Crest.

Catalogue reference: IOR/L/E/8/1251

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This record is a file about the E&O 3054/39 Part 114 - Compensation to dependants of Indian seamen ex ss. White Crest. dating from Jun 1942-Jun 1949.

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IOR/L/E/8/1251
Title
E&O 3054/39 Part 114 - Compensation to dependants of Indian seamen ex ss. White Crest.
Date
Jun 1942-Jun 1949
Description

File includes:. Missing Personnel Schedule showing the names, next of kin and wages of Indian seamen who were missing after the ship ss. White Crest was lost (presumed sunk) by enemy action on 24th February 1942; Reports on the heirs and dependants of seamen ex ss. White Crest and Government of India Department of Commerce communications showing compensation amounts granted to certain dependants; List of Indian seamen in respect of whom the Ministry of Pensions have received no details of awards [list includes the names of vessels, the dates they were subject to enemy action, with the names of certain seamen under the heading ''Number of cases outstanding'']

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British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Language
English
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E&O 3054/39 Part 114 - Compensation to dependants of Indian seamen ex ss. White Crest.