CAPTURE OF BUNA
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER’S CONGRATULATIONS. SENT TO GENERAL MACARTHUR. (British Official Wireless.) (Received This Day, 10.30 a.m.) RUGBY, March 1. Mr Churchill has telegraphed to General MacArthur as follows:—“The rapid movements I have been making and the pressure upon me have made me delay until my return the sending to you of my most cordial congratulations upon the capture of Buna by Australian and American forces. I watched with particular admiration your masterly employment of transport aircraft to solve the most complicated and diverse logistical problems. I would like to let you know how grateful we all feel throughout the British Empire that you stand on guard over all these vital interests. I look forward to the day when we may meet.” General MacArthur, replying, said: “I have it in my heart to hope that at an appropriate time you will visit this area. • The effect would be almost magical. Personally, I would rather have you come than receive a fresh army corps.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 March 1943, Page 4
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165CAPTURE OF BUNA Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 March 1943, Page 4
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