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Archibald John Graham, Corporal, 32580, 2nd Transvaal Scottish, 6 Brigade, 2 division,...
Catalogue reference: WO 208/5275/3919
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- [1939-1946]
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Archibald John Graham, Corporal, 32580, 2nd Transvaal Scottish, 6 Brigade, 2 division, Union Defence Force, Army.
Award: Mention in Despatches, Reference: BM/497/44; CSDIC/CMF/SKP/1796.
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- M.I.9/19/BM/497/44
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