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31.47 Male, Married, 55-64 yrs, Alcoholism, Physical illness or invalidism, July 1945

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/30

Scope and Contents

"This man, an insurance agent, is alcoholic. Tries to combat it by remaining out of the town until the pubs are closed. Dr confirms this man has bad bouts - used to drink eau-de-cologne. Can stand very little alcohol, has to be put on hyocine. Bad heart. Clever and able man. Grandfather was an alcoholic. [Male informant] thinks this man should not be included as an alcoholic; he has never seen him drunk and it does not interfere with his work. Sergt. does not think this man drinks much."

Dates

  • Other: July 1945

Creator

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Full Extent

4 Sheets

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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