Note 150 — Chapter X · THE VINEYARD, LONE PINE, AND THE NEK
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“Special Order.
“General Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, August 5, 1915.
“Soldiers of the Old Army and the New.—Some of you have already won imperishable renown at our first landing, or have since built up our footholds upon the Peninsula, yard by yard, with deeds of heroism and endurance. Others have arrived just in time to take part in our next great fight against Germany and Turkey, the would-be oppressors of the rest of the human race.
“You, veterans, are about to add fresh lustre to your arms. Happen what may, so much at least is certain.
“As to you, soldiers of the new formations, you are privileged indeed to have the chance vouchsafed you of playing a decisive part in events which may herald the birth of a new and happier world. You stand for the great cause of freedom. In the hour of trial remember this, and the faith that is in you will bring you victoriously through.
“Ian Hamilton, General.”