Allies G. H. Q.
November, 12, 1918.
The Commander in Chief
of the Allied Armies
General Staff
1st Section
5,961
Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates
After having boldly stopped the enemy, you have attacked them for months with indefatigable faith and energy, giving them no rest.
You have won the greatest battle in history, and saved the most sacred cause, the Liberty of the World.
Be proud of it.
With immortal glory you have adorned your flags.
Posterity will be indebted to you with gratitude.
The Marshal of France,
Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies.