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Malaya 1948-1960, 24 Apr-6 Oct 1953. Former reference: 68/Ord/2179. Malaya 1948-1960,...
Catalogue reference: WO 373/132
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This record is about the Malaya 1948-1960, 24 Apr-6 Oct 1953. Former reference: 68/Ord/2179. 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 373/132
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1948-1960
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Description (What the record is about)
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Malaya 1948-1960, 24 Apr-6 Oct 1953. Former reference: 68/Ord/2179. Malaya 1948-1960, 15 Sept 1953-29 June 1954. Former reference: 68/Ord/2212. Malaya 1948-1960, 7 May-26 Oct 1954. Former reference: 68/Ord/2236
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- 68/Ord/2179; 68/Ord/2212; 68/Ord/2236
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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