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Institution of new award: 'James Martin' to be awarded annually; commemoration of...
Catalogue reference: DEFE 49/44
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This record is about the Institution of new award: 'James Martin' to be awarded annually; commemoration of... dating from 1968 Dec 01-1969 Oct 31 in the series Ministry of Defence: Navy Department, Naval Personnel (Pay) Division: Registered.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1968 Dec 01-1969 Oct 31
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Description (What the record is about)
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Institution of new award: 'James Martin' to be awarded annually; commemoration of saving of over 1000 lives by Martin-Baker ejection seat
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- N/NP2/651/2/69/A
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- Open Document, Open Description
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