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(Untitled), 14 Aug 1943

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/96B/186

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Letter from WSC to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes [Conservative MP for Portsmouth] marked "Private" stating that he could not offer him a fighting position on account of his age and that he was surprised to hear that Keyes felt he had not been recognised for his services, adding that although he felt he would incur criticism from the armed forces he submitted Keyes name to King George VI for the honour of a peerage. Signature in typescript. Copy.

Dates

  • Creation: 14 Aug 1943

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English

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