Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume II

246 — General Freyberg to the Prime Minister of New Zealand

246
General Freyberg to the Prime Minister of New Zealand

4 June 1943

There is no doubt that the New Zealand Government's decision to keep the 2nd NZEF in the Middle East has been welcomed on all sides. 1 The scheme for the return of personnel on leave has worked smoothly and has been very well received by the men generally.

I expect to leave here by air on 6 or 7 June, travelling via England, which is the fastest route.

1 General Freyberg was advised of this decision on 22 May. See Furlough Scheme (No. 261).