N.Z.E.F. IN SOLOMONS

Grey River Argus, 21 October 1943, Page 5

N.Z.E.F. IN SOLOMONS

U.S.A. GENERAL’S COMPLIMENT. PACIFIC BASE, Oct. 15. Stating that the United States forces were proud to be serving side by side with the New Zealanders in the northern islands of the Solomons, Lieutenant-General Millard F. Harmon, commanding the ground forces in the South Pacific, praised the Dominion men for their outstanding fighting qualities and their ability in handling their first introduction to jungle warfare. “The New Zealand soldiers, are now taking an active part in the operations against the Japanese in the Solomons,” isaidj Lieutenant-General Harmon. “They are courageous and well-trained soldiers, and are rapidly acquiring experience in combat as jungle fighters. With them their American brothers in arms are proud to serve.” The New Zealand G.O.C. MajorGeneral H. E. Barrowclough, D. 5.0., M.C., was described by General Harmon as “an experienced and competent leader, well supported by his intelligence and aggressive staff and combat unit ,commanders.”