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ADM 171. African General Service Medal: Somaliland 1920; HM ships Ark Royal, Clio...
Catalogue reference: ADM 171/64
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This record is about the ADM 171. African General Service Medal: Somaliland 1920; HM ships Ark Royal, Clio... dating from 1921-1952 in the series Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ADM 171/64
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1921-1952
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Description (What the record is about)
- ADM 171. African General Service Medal: Somaliland 1920; HM ships Ark Royal, Clio and Odin
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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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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C975034/
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ADM 171
Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls
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