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Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume I
153 — The Minister of Defence to General Freyberg
153
The Minister of Defence to General Freyberg
25 May 1940
Your telegram of 22 May (No. 152).
The decision to divert the convoy was made by the authorities in the United Kingdom because of the danger of the transports being subjected to attack should Italy enter the war.
page 114I concur with your arrangements regarding MacCormick and Kenrick and the proposals relating to the Helwan bath. I also agree with the suggested plans for the reception, accommodation, and training of the Second Echelon.