Document - Copy of Department of The Army Minute Paper, Department of the Army, Despatch of A.A.M.C Reinforcements by Hospital Ship "Oranje", 19411231

Historical information

Copy of file no. 38-422-418 from the National Archives of Australia being a despatch relating to 394 personnel departing on the Hospital Ship Oranje to serve in the Middle East. Concern was raised and investigation being undertaken to ensure the 224 V.A.Ds. to be on board the Oranje would be protected under the Geneva International Convention before their intended departure in January of the following year.

Physical description

Foolscap copy of a Department of the Army Minute Paper report with information on the source along the left hand edge.

Inscriptions & markings

'38-422-418' [Blue ink on left hand side]

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