“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:—