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HOLLAND, William Thomson Rose, born 16/02/1906
Catalogue reference: ADM 364/1240
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This record is about the HOLLAND, William Thomson Rose, born 16/02/1906 dating from 1942 June 1 - 1946 Feb 10 in the series Admiralty: Royal Naval Officers Patrol Service (Trawler Skipper) cards. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1942 June 1 - 1946 Feb 10
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HOLLAND, William Thomson Rose, born 16/02/1906
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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ADM 364
Admiralty: Royal Naval Officers Patrol Service (Trawler Skipper) cards
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Admiralty: Royal Naval Officers Patrol Service (Trawler Skipper) cards
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HOLLAND, William Thomson Rose, born 16/02/1906
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