Cablegram 152 CANBERRA, 27 February 1942
MOST SECRET
Australian Government desires General Blamey should return here
earliest possible date. [1] Would appreciate your release of
Blamey from appointment Deputy Commander in Chief, Middle East.
Satisfactory arrangements will be made for General Morshead to act
as General Officer Commanding A.I.F. for the Australian troops
remaining in the Middle East.
[AA:A3196, 1942, 0.5988]
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