oops Detrain
/ECTATORS GATHER '.th precision the troops formed d marched off after arrival at the land railway station in three derents, between 9.50 and 10.17. irst group to arrive consisted of th Field Regiment, and the 7th Tank Regiment, New Zealand lery. ese units marched off, headed by irtillery Band, with the Auckland Band following in front of the ■Tank men. Their marching was
excellent, and the groups of spectators who gathered found much to comment upon in their bearing and smartness. Next in order came the Divisional Cavalry, the 7th Field Company, New Zealand Engineers, and the Forestry Company in their new battle dress. These units detrained at 10.5 and moved off, headed by the Papakura Camp Band. Finally came the 21st (Auckland) Battalion, in charge of LieutenantColonel. N. Macky, officer commanding the parade. They were led off by the Band of Ist Battalion, Auckland Regiment (C.R.0.).
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Camp News, Volume 1, Issue 21, 3 May 1940, Page 5
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149oops Detrain Camp News, Volume 1, Issue 21, 3 May 1940, Page 5
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