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1931 National Archives Document | Gul Hussain Shah

Archive document from 1931 confirming the identity of Gul Hussain Shah as part of his application for Special certificate of nationality for Indian seamen. This would allow Gul Hussain to resume sea voyaging On a more personal note, the document also tell the story of his family, who requested that he return home, rather than stay in England.

Document reference: Shah HO45/15774 

Document: © The National Archives