U-series. News from the troops. No.1. Part 1 of 3

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Year
1940
Reference
10987
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1940
Reference
10987
Media type
Audio
Series
U series
Duration
00:02:33
Credits
RNZ Collection
Shuttleworth, Clayden, 1907-1945, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Laurenson, Doug, Commentator

Part 1 of 3.
Mobile Broadcasting Unit commentator Doug Laurenson [Military Service no. 34957] introduces a recording [made on board the troopship "Empress of Japan" which was transporting the 3rd Echelon of 2NZEF from New Zealand to Egypt.] Lieutenant Colonel Clayden Shuttleworth [Military Service no. 23733], Officer Commanding the troops on the transport, records a message of appreciation for the farewell the 3rd Echelon received in Wellington from the Governor-General and Members of Parliament.

This item is part of a collection of recordings made by the Mobile Broadcasting Units, which travelled overseas with New Zealand forces between 1940-1945. They recorded New Zealanders' experiences of war and messages to their families and friends, which were sent back home to be played on a weekly radio programme.