CO129-591-18 Liberation of Hong Kong- arrangements for Japanese surrender 15-8-1945 - 19-4-1946 — Page 129

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BRITCHIN

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Gen. Gairdner.

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cipher M.0.12 (26 Aug )

SECRET

It has been suggested to Admiral Harcourt by

Admiralty that he might like to be accompanied by

suitable Army Staff Officer when he goes to HONG KONG. `

Suggest that this officer could best be provided

by you if Admiral Harcourt so requests.

C.6.Tels.

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First Sea Lord

Defence Office

Foreign Office (Mr

Sterndale Bennett) Colonial Office (Lt.Col

Chalmers)