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Henry Becker, Private, 175479, 2nd Transvaal Scottish Regiment, Union Defence Force,...
Catalogue reference: WO 208/5275/3289
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Henry Becker, Private, 175479, 2nd Transvaal Scottish Regiment, Union Defence Force, Army.
Award: Mention in Despatches, Reference: BM/496/44; CSDIC/CMF/SKP/1594.
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- M.I.9/19/BM/496/44
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