TELEGRAMS RECEIVED.
From Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, K.T., G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.I.E., April 10th, 1918:—
“Please convey to General Jeudwine and to all Officers and men of the 55th Division my congratulations on their splendid fighting yesterday, especially at FESTUBERT and GIVENCHY.”
From General Sir H. Plumer, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., Commanding 2nd Army, April 9th, 1918:—
“Many congratulations on your success at GIVENCHY from the 2nd Army.”
From Lieutenant-General Sir H. S. Horne, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Commanding 1st Army, April 9th, 1918:—
“Sincere congratulations to you and all ranks of the 55th Division on your splendid defence to-day.”
From Lieutenant-General Sir R. Haking, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Commanding XI. Corps, April 10th, 1918:—
“I wish to thank you, your Brigade, Battalion, and Company Commanders, for the splendid manner in which you have repelled the enemy’s attack along your whole front and formed a very wide flank on your left when the Division there was driven back.
“The fine offensive spirit displayed by Officers and men on this occasion reflects the highest credit upon the whole Division. Although heavily attacked along your whole front and your left flank turned, you have been successful in maintaining your original line and even gaining some ground and capturing over 700 prisoners.
“The co-operation of the Artillery, Engineers, and Pioneer Battalion was excellent throughout, and it will be a great pleasure to me to report the matter to the Army Commander.”
From the Earl of Derby, K.G., Secretary of State for War, April 10th, 1918:—
“Well done, 55th! You have done splendidly, as you always do.”
From the XI. Corps, April 11th, 1918:—
“The Corps Commander wishes his congratulations conveyed to all ranks of the 55th Division on again beating off German attacks.”
From G.O.C. 1st Division, April 11th, 1918:—
“On behalf of the 1st Division I wish to convey to you and all ranks of the 55th Division our admiration of your stout fight at GIVENCHY and FESTUBERT.”
From the 42nd Division, April 20th, 1918:—
“All ranks of the 42nd East Lancashire Division most heartily congratulate the 55th West Lancashire Division on their magnificent defence of GIVENCHY. They are glad to be able to think that the work and plans commenced by them stood their Lancashire brothers in good stead.”
From the 51st Division, April 10th, 1918:—
“Heartiest congratulations from all ranks 51st (Highland) Division on the fine victory won by you yesterday.”
From the 57th Division:—
“All ranks 57th Division congratulate 55th Division on their fine fight.”
From the Mayor of Preston, April 13th, 1918:—
“I have heard with greatest admiration of the splendid work of the Officers and men of your Division. We are very proud of them.”