BRIGADIER G. H. CLIFTON
RETIREMENT IN 1 SEPTEMBER (N«w Zealand Press AuociatMfew AUCKLAND, May i< Brigadier G. H. Clifton, D.S.O, llfi Commander of the Northern MilitaJ District, will retire from the Annyfi September. He said today that M thought he would become a fanH Brigadier Clifton was bom at Nipfc and began his military service Sg I staff cadet at the Royal Military Collate Duntroen. in 1915. He has held nte appointments in the Army and OM into greet prominence during M Second World War for his extM while a prisoner. His book, "W Happy Hunted,” is regarded as ont V the best “escape” books written ite* the war. He has also written tegf articles on his experiences and M Army affairs. ' g=igM ’i Ji
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Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27040, 15 May 1953, Page 8
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