CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE KING.
LONDON October 4. The King has sent a message to Sir John French as follows: “ Heartily congratulate you and all ranks on the success of your gallant efforts since the commencement of the combined attack. Recognise this strenuous and determined fighting to be a prelude to greater deeds. Fur* ther trust that sick and wounded are doing well.” Sir John French replied : “ Forces deeply grateful for your message. There is no sacrifice that the troops are not prepared to make in order to uphold the traditions of the army and secure final and complete victory.”
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Otago Witness, Issue 3212, 6 October 1915, Page 30
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99CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE KING. Otago Witness, Issue 3212, 6 October 1915, Page 30
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