ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLEET
' VISITED BY THE KING. By Associat’mi— Copyright LONDON, July XXTbs King bas returned to London. He bas visited Admiral Jelliooe’s fleet. HIS MAJESTY’S ADMIRATION. LONDON, July XL The King, after bis two-days’ visit to the fleet, sent a message to . Sir John Jelliooe, expressing “pride at and admiration for the splendid force you command, with the full confidence of myself and your fellow-countrymen. X realise the patient, determined spirit with which you faced the long months of waiting and hoping. I know how strong is the comradeship linking all ranks, which convinces me that when* ever the day of battles comes the Navy will add a fresh triumph to its glorious traditions.” ADMIRAL JELLIOOE’S REPLY 'JO HIS MAJESTY’S MESSAGE. LONDON, July 11. Admiral Sir John Jellicoe replied to the King’s message as follows:—“The memory of Your’ Majesty’s visit will carry us through any further trials with patience.” The Admiral added that h© is convinced the Navy’s traditions are safe in the hands cf those of his oommrnd.i
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New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9094, 13 July 1915, Page 5
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170ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLEET New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9094, 13 July 1915, Page 5
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