Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning
Letter from Pullen to E.K. Timings, Public Records Office, London
Letter mentions that Col. Thornton had sent a copy of a letter containing a request that the Admiralty forward the Victoria Cross to the Admiral commanding the Station where Hall was serving (see 2023-020/001-44).
Date: 21 September 1966
Reference Rear Admiral Hugh F. Pullen Nova Scotia Archives 2023-020/001-43
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