The Archive · 1934

Moly's Navy Pays Homage

Rome, Oct. 12.

The Yugoslav destroyer Dubrovnik, which is conveying the remains

rected with a salute of Bt guns King" Alexander "home, was {he Tatlan navy to-day "when she entered the Straits of Messina An Italian cruiser and a squadron Jot." torpedo-poate extorted the Dubrovin. through talion waters while the Yugoslav og flew at half fast from the Ranier! light-houre—Reuter, Brain's Tribute London, Oct, 12.

The British Mediterranean Fleet, which is at present visiting Yugoslav ports, will take the opportunity to meet the Yugoslav destroyer Dubrovlk off Split and render appropria naval honours to the late "Kit Alexander, whose body, which is being carried home on the Dubrovnik, will be disembarked at that port on the way to Belgrade, It was officially announced to-night that the Duke of Kent, who will represent King George at the funeral of King Alexander, will be accompanied by Gen. Sir Walter Braithwaite, representing the British Army, and by Major Humphrey Butler, Equerry to the Duke of Kent, and Major A.C. Arnold—Wireless through Reuter.

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