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1948 NEW ZEALAND

STATEMENT OF STRENGTHS AND LOSSES IN THE ARMED SERVICES AND MERCANTILE MARINE IN THE 1939-45 WAR STATEMENT BY THE HON. F. JONES, MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Presented to both Hoiises of Parliament by Leave

INTRODUCTION The tables given in this statement present a statistical survey of the strengths and casualties of the Royal New Zealand Navy, the New Zealand Army, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the New Zealand Mercantile Marine in the 1939-45 War. Summaries of strengths and casualties are followed by details in respect of each service. Included are tables showing losses of ships, losses of aircraft (where known), and honours and awards. The statement has been compiled by the War History Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs from details supplied by the Navy, Army, Air, and Marine Departments.