PRESENTATION TO ACHILLES
In recognition of the cruiser’s part in the River Plate action against the ! Graf Spee, a sterling silver salver 1 was presented to H.M.S. Achilles rei cently by the Auckland branch of the Navy League. The presentation was made on board by Mr. C. H. T. Palmer, president' of the branch, and the gift was received by Captain W. E. j Parry, commanding the cruiser, on / behalf of the ship and her company. „ After the presentation the salver was y used for the first time while several toasts were honoured. Captain Parry expressed the deep gratitude of all those in the cruiser, not only for the presentation, but also for the con--1 stant interest taken in the Navy’s 1 welfare by the Navy League. 1
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Camp News (Northern Command), Volume 1, Issue 1, 3 May 1940, Page 3
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