Dutch Conscript Natives
BATAVIA, May 23. Measures providing for compulsory military service for the native population have been introduced in the Netherlands East Indies Parliament following patriotic roquests by many thousands of islanders w'ho desire to participate in the defence of the Indies. The new units will result in much stronger coast protection, plus extensive garrisoning inland.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 123, 26 May 1941, Page 5
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57Dutch Conscript Natives Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 123, 26 May 1941, Page 5
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