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New Zealanders rescue King of Greece

Lieutenant W.H. Ryan, 18th Battalion, describes his platoon's role in escorting King George II of Greece over the mountains to the south coast of Crete following the German invasion, 20 May 1941. After a three-day trek over the mountains from Canea to Ay Roumeli, the Royal party and Lieutenant Ryan's men were evacuated safely to Egypt by British destroyers.

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Reference: Return from Crete – Part 1, 1941
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Rhett Sanders
13 Nov 2011
Hi my grandfather was one of the 12 New Zealanders that escorted the King of Greece. Do you have any other info about this? Possibly pictures? Thanks, Rhett Sanders

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