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226428 Gunner Lanigan

C D9th Loy R.G.4.

120 Ben Deland. Tebuke.

REGI JAN 19

The Secretary of State, Colonial Office.

Sir,

I submit this my application for your kind consideration. Applicant is anxious (for family reasons) to be transferred from the Colonial to the Force Government, and if such a step is favourable, I trust that you will consider it as favourably as possible.

Applicant joined the Hong Kong Escort Force in April 1912 and served in that Force up to March 1916, and was then transferred to the Imports & Exports Department (being sworn in as Revenue Officer at a salary of £240). He joined the Police Force at a salary of £270 with free quarters.

Applicant held the rank of Acting Sergeant while in the Escort Force, bore an excellent character, and was in possession of a 1st Certificate in Chinese. Applicant's service as Revenue Officer has also been satisfactory.

In confirmation of the above statements, I would refer you directly to the Hon. Capt. Supt of Police, Hong Kong, and the Secretary of Imports & Exports, Hong Kong.

During his service in the Escort Force, Applicant held the rank of Staff Instructor, Hong Kong Police Reserve.

Applicant is quite willing to serve in any capacity that he may be deemed suitable for.

I trust that you will give this my application your kind consideration.

I have, Sir, the honour to be,

Your most obedient Servant,

C. Lanigan

Burr Island

29.12.18.

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##2RECO405226428 Gunner LaniganC D9th Loy R.G.4.120 Ben Deland. Tebuke.REGI JAN 19The Secretary of State, Colonial Office.Sir,I submit this my application for your kind consideration. Applicant is anxious (for family reasons) to be transferred from the Colonial to the Force Government, and if such a step is favourable, I trust that you will consider it as favourably as possible.Applicant joined the Hong Kong Escort Force in April 1912 and served in that Force up to March 1916, and was then transferred to the Imports & Exports Department (being sworn in as Revenue Officer at a salary of £240). He joined the Police Force at a salary of £270 with free quarters.Applicant held the rank of Acting Sergeant while in the Escort Force, bore an excellent character, and was in possession of a 1st Certificate in Chinese. Applicant's service as Revenue Officer has also been satisfactory.In confirmation of the above statements, I would refer you directly to the Hon. Capt. Supt of Police, Hong Kong, and the Secretary of Imports & Exports, Hong Kong.During his service in the Escort Force, Applicant held the rank of Staff Instructor, Hong Kong Police Reserve.Applicant is quite willing to serve in any capacity that he may be deemed suitable for.I trust that you will give this my application your kind consideration.I have, Sir, the honour to be,Your most obedient Servant,C. LaniganBurr Island29.12.18.

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1!2RECO405226428 Gunner LaniganC D9th Loy R.G.4.120 Ben Deland. Tebuke.REGI JAN 19The tenen Bereting of Stati. Colonial Officer.Sir.Submit this my apblicour, for Your kind Cour-duation. Applicant is anxious for family reasons) to be transferrin from the Colonial to the Founce Crumment and if such a st/6 Everible, I trust that you will Consian as favourally as Coscible. This muy abplication,isApplicant Joring the Houghtong Esties Fore in April 1912 and sewed in that Forces up to Enquch 1916 and was then transferred to the Import & Ceports Department (beint suures as Revenue Ifficer at a Salary of £240. Eu Jour. wiring toJess, £ 270 with Free Quactus.leaving the Jokes Fore.Applicant held the rank of Reling Sergeant. bore an soxcellent ThawatirEsting and war in posuccion off a 1th Certificate in Chenice. Applicanti Serieer as Revenue Offien haws also been datisfasting and in Confirmation of the Above Statimments, I would refer you dir. to the Hom. Capt. Supt of Jolies Hong Kong and the Sakt of Imports & Exeports Hongtag An baring Bong strong for Acties vernice Applicant held the rank of Stiffe instruction. Hongkong Police Resort.Applicant is quit willing to Paus in Duy Capacity that he may be deemed Cuitable for.Ducting fis. That You willYour kind Considuation.The"Under Brautary ofI Stati Colonial Office.London.6 You will give this my ApplicationI have Sir. the honour to be.Your most ofetient Servant-C. LaniganBurr Island29.12.18.

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RECO

405

226428 Gunner Lanigan

C D9th Loy R.G.4.

120 Ben Deland. Tebuke.

REGI JAN 19

The tenen Bereting of Stati. Colonial Officer.

Sir.

Submit this my apblicour, for Your kind Cour-duation.

Applicant is anxious for family reasons) to be transferrin from the Colonial to the Founce Crumment and if such a st/6 Everible, I trust that you will Consian as favourally as Coscible. This muy abplication,

Applicant Joring the Houghtong Esties Fore in April 1912 and sewed in that Forces up to Enquch 1916 and was then transferred to the Import & Ceports Department (beint suures as Revenue Ifficer at a Salary of £240. Eu Jour. wiring to

Jess, £ 270 with Free Quactus.

leaving the Jokes Fore. Applicant held the rank of Reling Sergeant. bore an soxcellent Thawatir

Esting and war in posuccion off a 1th Certificate in Chenice. Applicanti Serieer as Revenue Offien haws also been datisfasting and in Confirmation of the Above Statimments, I would refer you dir. to the Hom. Capt. Supt of Jolies Hong Kong and the Sakt of Imports & Exeports Hongtag An baring Bong strong for Acties vernice Applicant held the rank of Stiffe instruction. Hongkong Police Resort.

Applicant is quit willing to Paus in Duy Capacity that he may be deemed Cuitable for.

Ducting fis. That You will

Your kind Considuation.

The

"Under Brautary of

I Stati Colonial Office.

London.

6 You will give this my Application

I have Sir. the honour to be.

Your most ofetient Servant-

C. Lanigan

Burr Island

29.12.18.

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