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To Belgium 1941-1980. To France 1942-1946. To Greece 1941-1946. To Iraq 1941-1944....
Catalogue reference: WO 373/187
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This record is about the To Belgium 1941-1980. To France 1942-1946. To Greece 1941-1946. To Iraq 1941-1944.... dating from 1941-1980 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 373/187
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1941-1980
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Description (What the record is about)
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To Belgium 1941-1980. To France 1942-1946. To Greece 1941-1946. To Iraq 1941-1944. To Luxembourg 1941. To Nepal 1946. To Netherlands 1945. To Sudan 1945-1949. To USA 1943-1950. To Poland 1944-1945. To various allies 1946. To various allies 1945-1946. Combat Gallantry and Meritorious Service Awards: Dhofar 1969-1976: 25 Sept 1973-7 Dec 1976. Former reference: 68/Ord/2614 D/DMS(B)/58/1/1-3. Foreign Awards to British: From Oman 1968-1980
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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)
- Includes: 68/Ord/2614; D/DMS(B)/58/1/1-3
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- Public Record(s)
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- Closed Until 2005
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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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