PRIDE AND GRATITUDE
GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S MESSAGE
(P.A:) WELLINGTON, Juy 11. Tlle_ Govorlior-Geiieral has sent the following message to Brigadier Kippoiiberger mid all ranks of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force returning to the Dominion on furlough: " As you are so soon to be separated, I am taking tllO earliest opportunity of sending this message of welcome to you all. Arrangements are being made for you to reach your homes, where a great welcomo is awaiting you, as quickly as possible, and, although I shall have no chance of 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: 'lt was a source of deep regret to me that I do not have the 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 "
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Evening Star, Issue 24915, 13 July 1943, Page 5
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219PRIDE AND GRATITUDE Evening Star, Issue 24915, 13 July 1943, Page 5
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