DEMOBILISATION.
SICK AND WOUNDED REPATRIATION, There are close on 1.0,000 sick and wounded and convalescent New Zealand soldiers in the British hospitals and homes to be dealt with in connection with tho Dominion's scheme of demobilisation of the Expeditionary Force, More than half of the total are on tho convalescent list, and have practically recovered from their war experience; indeed, the number of serious eases is appreciably low. The big task of repatriating these men lirst is now in hand, a start, having been made immediately the armistice was signed. Regular vessels coming to New Zealand will bring convalescent men. Our hospital ships will be engaged in this work until tho last ol the convalescents have |„.en repatriated.- Dunedin Star.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1390, 23 November 1918, Page 6
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120DEMOBILISATION. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1390, 23 November 1918, Page 6
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