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 56STAT.] AUSTRALIA-MILITARY SERVICE Mar. 31 July 17 1942 1887 Sept. 16, 30. 1942 1 87 The Secretary of State to the Australian Minister DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON September 16, 1942 SIR: I have the honor to refer to your note no. 201/42 of July 17, 1942, in which you express the desire of your Government to participate in the arrangement concerning the service of nationals of one country in the armed forces of the other country. I take pleasure in informing you that the appropriate authorities of this Government consider your note under reference to contain satisfactory assurances and that, accordingly, the arrangement with the Australian Government is considered as having become effective on July 18, 1942, the date on which your note was received in the De- Effective date. partment. The War Department, however, states that this Govern- ment will probably be able to accept those nondeclarant citizens of the United States residing in Australia only for service in the United States forces serving in Australia or vicinity. Major Sherrow G. Parker, of the National Headquarters, Selective Service System, and Brigadier General Guy W. Henry, of the Inter- Allied Personnel Board of the War Department, will be available to discuss with the Australian Legation the necessary details pertaining to the arrangement. The Selective Service System has indicated that it assumes that all arrangements relating to the matter will be identical with those now in effect for Canada, which are detailed in a memorandum (1-422), a copy of which is enclosed.[ 2 ] Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. For the Secretary of State: G. HOWLAND SHAW Enclosure: Memorandum. The Honorable Sir OWEN DIXON, K.C .M .G ., Minister of Australia. 2 [Not printed.]

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