Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume III
397 — Memorandum from Lieutenant-General Puttick to the Prime Minister
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Memorandum from Lieutenant-General Puttick to the Prime Minister
I have been informed by Brigadier Dove3 that General Barrett,4 commanding the United States Amphibious Corps, requests that I inform you that, for incorporation in his Corps for impending operations, he was given the choice of the 3rd New Zealand Division or any United States or Australian division, and that he has selected the 3rd New Zealand Division, of whose qualities he has the highest opinion.
You may also wish to know that Brigadier Dove was informed by senior United States commanders that in the recent operations the New Zealand troops exceeded the very high expectations of these officers.
(Sgd) E. Puttick
,Lieutenant-General,
commanding new zealand military forces
3 Then on a visit to New Zealand on duty.