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ADM 171. Wat-Z. Civilians, Australian naval forces, Maltese Royal Naval Reserve,...
Catalogue reference: ADM 171/133
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This record is about the ADM 171. Wat-Z. Civilians, Australian naval forces, Maltese Royal Naval Reserve,... dating from 1914-1920 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 171/133
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1914-1920
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Description (What the record is about)
- ADM 171. Wat-Z. Civilians, Australian naval forces, Maltese Royal Naval Reserve, Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve, Shore Wireless Service, Fishery Reserve, Canteen staff, Belgian Field Hospital, Belgian Red Cross Ambulance, Royal Navy Nursing Service, British Eastern Auxiliary Hospital Serbia, Mrs Stobart's Hospital Unit, Voluntary Aid Detachments and Women's Royal Naval Service
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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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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C975103/
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ADM 171
Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls
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