The undermentioned Officers holding
Governor's Commissions, African Colonial
Forces, are granted Emergency Commissions,
in accordance with Article 218A. Pay Warrant
1940:-
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The undermentioned to be 2nd Lts:-
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21st. Nov. 1940:-
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John Whelon Taplin (181988).
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Source: London Gazette, Issue 35294, Pages 5712 - 5716