THE KING'S MESSAGE
SERVICES CONGRATULATED London, Feb, 8. ; (Received Feb. 9. at 7.30 p m.) . His. Majesty the King 'has sent the following message to General Wavell:—“The capture of Benghazi is a notable landmark in the campaign in North Africa carried on with such brilliance by yon and the troops under your command, in conjunction with the- Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. I warmly congratulate all ranks, of the Army of the Nile and the sister services on this further success which ranks / high hr the military annals of the British Empire.”
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24528, 10 February 1941, Page 5
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