HOME GUARD.
COMMANDER NAMED.
MAJOR-GENERAL R. YOUNG. WELLINGTON", thk day. The announcement was made to-dar by the Minister of National Service, the Hon. R. Seinple, thai Major-C.eneral R. Young has been appointed Dominion Commander of the Home Guard. "I consider that we are extremelv fortunate in obtaining the services of so distinguished a soldier and administrator for this responsible position." said Mr. Semple. General" Young's administrative ability will be of th«? greatest assistance in the setting up of the organisation and he will be commencing his new duties without delay.
"Xow that the preliminaries lave been completed I projioee to press aheadf with the organisation of the Home Guard in various districts -with the utmost expedition, and Mapr General Young's co-operation on the miliUrv side of the organisation will be of the greatest assistance in establishing the "tiard on a firm and euccessful footing ~ — (Prees Assn.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 200, 23 August 1940, Page 8
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146HOME GUARD. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 200, 23 August 1940, Page 8
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