Note 22 — Chapter IV · THE SALIENT AND “PLUG STREET” October 1915 to May 1916
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“On leaving the I. Corps, the G.O.C. wishes to tell the Ninth Division that he thinks their conduct in the assault on the German lines was beyond all praise, and no words can express the value of their gallantry and self-sacrifice to our country.
“They showed during the heavy fighting not only great dash and courage, but endurance and discipline, and the highest qualities of a soldier.
“He can only wish them the best of all fortune in their future efforts, and he is sure that they will maintain the high standard as soldiers and men that they have already reached.”—(Order from I. Corps, dated 30th September 1915.)