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Reference code
KIRKE 7/2/2
Title
Text of a speech by Kirke, 9 Apr 1940, at a farewell inspection for 2/5 Battalion Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Date(s)
- 1940 Apr 9 (Creation)
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Item
Extent
2pp
Scope and content
Text of speech by Kirke at an inspection prior to their departure on overseas service of 2/5 Bn Queens Royal Regt (West Surrey). Typescript, 2pp
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Existence and location of originals
The original version of Kirke's autobiographical notes, an edited version of which was reproduced in _Army Quarterly and Defence Journal _of Oct 85 Jan 86 and Apr 86 is located at the Imperial War Museum, London, (Ref 84/14/1)