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Demet, C E. Offence: Theft and desertion
Catalogue reference: WO 71/1324
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This record is about the Demet, C E. Offence: Theft and desertion dating from 1973-1977 in the series <unittitle type="Title">Judge Advocate General's Office: Courts Martial Proceedings.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 71/1324
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1973-1977
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Demet, C E. Offence: Theft and desertion
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- The naming of a defendant within this catalogue does not imply guilt.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Closed For 75 years
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