Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume III
368 — War Cabinet Minute — Minister of Defence (Army): — 3rd Division
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368
War Cabinet Minute
Minister of Defence (Army):
3rd Division
That authority be given for the organisation of the 3rd Division on a two-Brigade basis, together with the additional units requested
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by Major-General Barrowclough as follows:
| Strength of two-Brigade Division including first reinforcements and base units | 14,541 |
| Additional units | 1,296 |
| Total establishment | 15,837 |
| Personnel additional to this establishment at present in New Caledonia to remain | 2,115 |
| Total number authorised for force in New Caledonia | 17,952 |
That approval be given for the proposed movement of the 3rd Division and to its later employment in the combat zone, subject to a report from General Barrowclough that the Division is then suitably equipped and trained for the proposed operations.1
In War Cabinet, 27 June 1943. Approved.
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