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British East Africa GSGS 2871
Catalogue reference: WO 300/28
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This record is about the British East Africa GSGS 2871 dating from May 1919 (Date base map issued) in the series War Office: Geographical Section General Staff: War of 1914-1918: West, South-West.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 300/28
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Date (When the record was created)
- May 1919 (Date base map issued)
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Description (What the record is about)
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British East Africa GSGS 2871
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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WO 300
War Office: Geographical Section General Staff: War of 1914-1918: West, South-West...
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