Next day, during the afternoon, the enemy heavily bombarded the whole front held by the Division between GORRE and the LAWE CANAL, and subsequently attacked in strength. He was once more repulsed with heavy loss by the most gallant and successful defence of a Division which he had been pleased to describe as consisting of second-class troops.
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:—