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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
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Malaya 1948-1960, 4 Feb 1949-3 Mar 1950. Former reference: 68/Ord/1989. Malaya 1948-1960,...
Catalogue reference: WO 373/128
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This record is about the Malaya 1948-1960, 4 Feb 1949-3 Mar 1950. Former reference: 68/Ord/1989. Malaya 1948-1960,... dating from 1948-1960 in the series War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary's Department: Recommendations.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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WO 373/128
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Date (When the record was created)
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1948-1960
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Description (What the record is about)
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Malaya 1948-1960, 4 Feb 1949-3 Mar 1950. Former reference: 68/Ord/1989. Malaya 1948-1960, 14 Oct 1949-19 May 1950. Former reference: 68/Ord/2033
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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68/Ord/1989; 68/Ord/2033
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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WO 373
War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary's Department: Recommendations...
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