Key Information
Reference code
CHATER 3/15
Title
Account of military operations in Egypt, 1940-1941
Date(s)
- 1940 Dec 23 - 1941 Feb 7 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
11pp
Scope and content
Papers from Chater's service as Officer Commanding Somaliland Camel Corps, relating to invasion of British Somaliland by Italian forces, including typescript circular by Gen Sir Archibald Percival Wavell, General Officer Commanding Middle East, 23 Dec 1940, describing the driving of Axis forces from Egypt, and supplement to The London Gazette, 7 Feb 1941, including list of awards and promotions for service in Somaliland. 11pp.