DOMINION’S TRIBUTE.
GALLANT WITHDRAWAL. •Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 4. The New Zealand Army Board despatched yesterday the following cablegram to Viscount Gorb: ‘.‘Please accept the congratulations of all ranks of the New Zealand Military Forces on vour magnificent achievement. We would be grateful if you would convey to all concerned their admiration of the excellent, soldicr-like qualities displayed in the withdrawal from a most difficult position. None but the greatest praise can he bestowed for the wonderful cooperation of the three fighting Services and the excellence of the staff work in the successful withdrawal of such a large number.” Viscount Gort replied: “I am most grateful for your telegram of congratulations on the fine performance of the British Expeditionary Force, which I shall, convey to all ' ranks under my command. The co-operation of the three fighting Services has never been excelled, and their courage in the face of grave danger was magnificent.”
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 158, 5 June 1940, Page 8
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153DOMINION’S TRIBUTE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 158, 5 June 1940, Page 8
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