KING SENDS A MESSAGE TO HIS ARMY.
GALLANT EFFORTS DURING COMBINED ATTACKS. PRELUDE TO GREATER DEEDS AND FURTHER VICTORIES. • r (Rehired October 4, 11 v.m.) London-, October 4. The King has sent the following message to Sir John French: " I heartily congratulate you and all ranks on the success of your gallant efforts since the commencement of the combined attack. I recognise that this strenuous and determined fighting is but the prelude to greater deeds and further victories. I trust the sick and wounded are doing well." Sir John French replied : " The forces are deeply grateful for Your Majesty's message. There is no sacrifice the troops are not prepared to make to uphold the traditions of the army and secure final and complete victory."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16040, 5 October 1915, Page 7
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