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Folios 291-299: Arab levy battalion: favours the proposal made by Sir Henry Dobbs...

Catalogue reference: CO 730/64/34

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CO 730/64/34
Date
1924 Aug 2
Description

Folios 291-299: Arab levy battalion: favours the proposal made by Sir Henry Dobbs that the Arab battalion should be allowed to recruit to bring them up to strength, and is of the opinion that reductions in the Imperial garrison should receive first considerations and that such reductions cannot be considered until local forces are increased.

Sent from Air Ministry, 31 July 1924.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
36665
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