Part of a series of recordings made in Egypt for radio broadcasts on Christmas Day 1940 in New Zealand. An unidentified New Zealand military padre offers a benediction prayer, followed by men singing "God Save the King" and church bells. Part 12 of 12.
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.