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Accession Proclamation of King George V by Podevin the Acting D.C. [Ogoja], 1910

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043N/73

Scope and Contents

102 x 59 mm. Showing Podevin, in a white suit addressing soldiers of the Southern Nigeria Regiment drawn up on the parade ground at Ogoja. George Sibbit Podevin (1878-1918) served in the South African Constabulary 1901-08 and was Acting District Commissioner, Ogoja May-August 1910 and later at Obudu. Podevin was a Transport Officer in the Cameroons during the Great War and was killed on December 2 1918.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.

Related Materials

See introduction at Y3043N.

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-09-12 14:58:39+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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