(Untitled), 04 Jun 1941

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/39/73-75

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] suggesting that his personal workload be lightened by creating an Intendant General of the Middle East, General Sir Robert Haining, to deal with administration of supplies and non-active manpower with Mr T. Westbrook to develop ports and transportation; also comments on further Divisions to be sent and Averell Harriman's mission to assess United States supplies.

Dates

Creation: 04 Jun 1941

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