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American or Chinese force goes into
Hong Kong forestalling British Naval
Force it would be important that such
British personnel as is available should
accompany them. In such contingency
Colonel Ride and B.A.A.G. personnel would seem
most suitable.
4. As soon as possible we shall despatch
to Hong Kong by air, Brigadier MacDougall,
Chief Civil Affairs Officer designate,
and advance party of key Civil Affairs
personnel who are now standing by in
London.
2016
FILCORD
OFFICE
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