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Field Marshal Lord Montgomery of Alamein: appointed as Chairman, Western Union Commanders...
Catalogue reference: WO 138/73
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This record is about the Field Marshal Lord Montgomery of Alamein: appointed as Chairman, Western Union Commanders... dating from 1948-1958 in the series War Office: Personal Files. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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WO 138/73
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Date (When the record was created)
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1948-1958
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Description (What the record is about)
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Field Marshal Lord Montgomery of Alamein: appointed as Chairman, Western Union Commanders in Chief Committee
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Note (Additional information about the record)
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Opened in 1998
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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100/Staff/1782
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Public Record(s)
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Open Immediately
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Open Document, Open Description
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WO 138
War Office: Personal Files
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