CO129-591-17 Liberation of Hong Kong- instructions to Mr Gimson- proposed civil administrator 10-8-1945 - 21-9-1945 — Page 13

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082337A September

TO: C. in C. Hong Kong DATE: 8.9.45.

NAVAI, CYPHER (DD) :

FROM: Admiralty.

IMMEDIATE

Please give following personal message from Prime Minister to Gimson. Begins.

I have learned with admiration of energy and spirit with which you, after your long ordeal in Stanley, first of all took the initiative and have since supported Admiral Harcourt in restoring British Administration. I should like you and your Civil Officers to know high value I attach to your indomitable courago and splendid service. Ends.

082337A

Sec. to lat Sea Lord

Defence Office (20) & for S. of S. for Colonies