‘File 28/57 I Volunteers for national service’ [34r] (72/694)
The record is made up of 1 volume (337 folios). It was created in 31 Aug 1939-23 Oct 1940. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Prom-: Air Headquarters,
British Forces in Iraq,
Hahbaniyah.
TO Air Liaison Officer,
Bahrain,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
.
Date-: 16th September 1939.
Ref -: S.12110/1.
Subject-: BRITISH SUBJECTS WISHING TO JOIN R.A.P.
Reference your letter ALO/Pers/115 dated
9th September 1939.
2. Although volunteers are required for ground
duties with the Royal Air Force in Iraq, it has been
decided that in most cases British European male subjects
should remain at their posts for the present, and according
to H.M.Ambassador, Baghdad, oil company personnel have been
ordered by head offices to remain at their jobs.
3 . For the time being therefore, it is suggested
that a register of volunteers be made, and I am to request
you to forward pro-formae in duplicate on completion. At
the same time will you please add your own remarks in a
covering letter as to suitability for employment of the
applicants and whether or not they should be given
commissioned rank.
4. In the near future it is expected that a letter
will be received from the Air Ministry regarding the
question of volunteers for the R.A.F.V.R. in Iraq and also
with regard to applicants for G.D. Flying, for at the
moment it is not known how to deal with the latter category
of applicant. I will keep you fully informed.
Sgd. G.O.Venn
W/Cdr.
for Air Vice Marshal,
Commanding British Forces in Iraq.
Certified true copy
Squadron Leader.
Air Liaison Officer.
H.B.M’s
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
,
Bahrain, for information.
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- Content
The volume comprises applications made by individuals in Bahrain (chiefly employees of the Bahrain Petroleum Company, BAPCO) to undertake military service in time of war, and correspondence between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bahrain (Hugh Weightman) and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Geoffrey Prior) over official policy towards volunteers for military duty. Besides the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bahrain and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , the other principal correspondent in the volume is the Chief Local Representative for BAPCO (John S Black; Roger Anthony Kennedy).
The volume includes:
- letters from or letters concerning numerous individuals, most of whom are BAPCO employees, and are either applying for military service or offering their services (including medical and engineering expertise) to the British Government. Many letters contain résumés, medical certificates and employment references. The letters are dated either from September 1939 (on the event of the declaration of war in Europe) or from June 1940 (the commencement of hostilities in Europe);
- correspondence between a range of Government officials, military officials and BAPCO representatives, concerning: the release and departure of individuals from employment in Bahrain; enquiries after their suitability, and copies of testimonials and medical certificates; details of the military commission of individuals; the granting of exit permits by the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. to individuals to leave Bahrain for military service (as well as for other reasons, such as relocation on the grounds of ill-health, transfer of office, leave);
- correspondence, papers and official notices relating to Government policy on British subjects wishing to volunteer for military service, in Britain and in India (ff 72-74, ff 151-155, ff 164-170, ff 295-298, ff 320-324);
- correspondence between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , dated June 1940, concerning: the deteriorating situation in Europe; the possible application in Bahrain of the British Compulsory Service Act; the attitude of British BAPCO workers in Bahrain; the prospects of a manpower shortage at the BAPCO refinery should British subjects volunteer for military service; plans for the replacement of BAPCO’s British employees with men from the United States; the reluctance of most men requesting leave for military service to carry out their service in India (ff 94-110, ff 118-120).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (337 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume’s contents are arranged in approximate chronological order, from the earliest item at the front to the latest at the end. The file notes at the end of the volume (ff 325-339) mirror the chronological arrangement. A list of volunteers follows the file notes (ff 340-341).
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 345; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present in parallel between ff 5-341; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
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- Title
- ‘File 28/57 I Volunteers for national service’
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:4v, 11r:12v, 14r:16v, 22r:22v, 24r:25v, 27r:28v, 30r:40v, 42r:54v, 56r:59v, 63r:64v, 66r:74v, 76r:80v, 82r:82v, 84r:85v, 88r:90v, 93r:110v, 112r:112v, 114r:114v, 118r:120v, 122r:124v, 131r:135v, 137r:139v, 141r:172v, 183r:185v, 187r:187v, 189r:189v, 191r:193v, 195r:198v, 202r:202v, 205r:207v, 211r:218v, 220r:220v, 228r:228v, 233r:243v, 246r:248v, 253r:255v, 263r:264v, 266r:268v, 270r:273v, 276r:276v, 280r:281v, 288r:288v, 291r:300v, 302r:303v, 308r:309v, 311r:314v, 316r:344v, back-i
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