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Cable War 85142 meaning?

Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by Hot pursuit, Nov 3, 2024.

  1. Hot pursuit

    Hot pursuit New Member

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    Hello , I’ve been researching my Grandfathers WWII info. Finally getting somewhere with the search , however I’ve found a morning report with the phrase

    “Fr Dfr Cable War 85142 dated 23 Aug 1944 to pres for duty”

    I cannot find anything online about the meaning of the codes. Also why is the date 23 Aug ‘44 on there when the date of morning report was April of ‘45?
     
  2. RichTO90

    RichTO90 Well-Known Member

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    From detached for duty under orders found in War Department cable number 85142 dated 23 August 1944 to present for duty on the current date.
     
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    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Witch!
     
  4. RichTO90

    RichTO90 Well-Known Member

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    Huh?
     
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    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Old joke about technology. Bounced around in my head since the '70s.
     

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