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Registry

Number 10804/3361/10

FROM War Office (Communicated

No.

Dated

Received

in Registry 6th Oct. 1939

ALIIN

F10804

166 6 CT 1939

Desertion of two Indians from 6th Rajputana Rifles Hong Kong

Canton.

Transmits copy of telegram from General Officer Commanding Hong Kong No. 5634 of 5th October reporting that two men of 6 Rajputana Rifles deserted on October 1st to Japanese who have sent them away to

Representations have been made for their return. Both men are illiterate and have grievances. 6th Rajputana Rifles discipline is good and there are no signs of disaffection in this or other Indian units.

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