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Registry of Shipping and Seamen: War of 1939-1945; Medals Policy Files

Catalogue reference: BT 386

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BT 386

This series consists of papers relating to applications for war medals, in particular WW II Campaign Stars.

Full description and record details

Reference
BT 386
Title

Registry of Shipping and Seamen: War of 1939-1945; Medals Policy Files

Date
1944-1958
Description

This series consists of papers relating to applications for war medals, in particular WW II Campaign Stars.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Originals held at
Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen, 1872-1992
Physical description
10 file(s)
Access conditions
Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen

Subjects
Topics
Medals
Merchant seaman
Custodial history
These files have always been held by the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen.
Accumulation dates
File series ran from 1944 to 1958
Accruals
No further accruals are expected
Selection and destruction information
Selected as they reflect the interact of the state with its citizens (2.2.2 of PRO's acquisition policy).
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C15851/

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Registry of Shipping and Seamen: War of 1939-1945; Medals Policy Files

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