GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 164, 13 July 1943, Page 4

GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE

WELL-EARNED FURLOUGH (P.A.) WELLINGTON, Monday. The Governor-General, Sir Cyril Newall, sent the following message to Brigadier H. K. Kippenberger, D.5.0., and all ranks of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, who have returned to the Dominion on furlough:— "As you are so soon to be separated, I am taking the earliest opportunity of sending this message of welcome to you all. Arrangements are being made for you to reach your homes, where a great welcome is awaiting you, as quickly as possible, and, although I shall have no chance cf seeing you all together, I hope to see many of you while you are in New Zealand. "We are all very proud of you and very grateful. You have added fresh lustre to the fair name of your country and Empire. The fame of your valour in Greece, Crete, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia will live in history. "After the King's visit to North Africa last month His Majesty sent the following message: 'It was a source of deep regret to me that I did not have an opportunity of seeing the New Zealand troops, who have fought so magnificently in the recent campaign.' "I hope," continued the GovernorGeneral, "that you will all find your families and your friends well, and I wish each one of you every happiness during your well-earned furlough."