HER GREATEST SOLDIER
LATE MARSHAL FOCH
MESSAGE FROM THE KING
British Official Wireless. (Received 22nd March, 11 a.m.) RUGBY, 21st March.
The King has sent the following telegram lo ihc French President: "With heartfelt sorrow J refer to you, Monsieur le President of the French Nation, my deep sympathy in Uic death of Marshal Foch. France mourns her greatest soldier, and my country the loss of one whose name is honoured on the roll of British Field Marshals. For all lime lie will be remembered as the distinguished Chief who led the Allied armies to victory, while his memory will be cherished by all ranks of the Empire's forces who served in the World War."
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 67, 22 March 1929, Page 11
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115HER GREATEST SOLDIER Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 67, 22 March 1929, Page 11
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