| Regimental No. | Rank and Name | Coy. | ||
| SRA/10254 | Pte. Cottle, T. | 1 | Pris. of War, Mosul. Captured, 7-1-16. | |
| S/11543 | Pte. McDonald, G. | .. | Pris. of War, Afion Kara Hissar, Captured 22-4-16. | |
| SRA/10062 | Pte. Debnam, J. | 4 | Captured, 21-1-16. Released in September 1916 and invalided to India. | |
General Head Quarters.
I.E.F. "D."
ORDER OF THE DAY, No. 53.
After a period of severe and strenuous fighting extending with only short pauses over a period of two months, I wish to express to the Navy, to Lieut.-Generals Marshall and Cobb, to the Divisional and Brigade Commanders, to the staffs including my own and to all ranks of the fighting troops, my warmest thanks for their splendid work and my congratulations on their brilliant successes. To the Regimental Officers, N.C.Os. and men, a special word is due for their matchless heroism and fighting spirit, and for their grit and determination so fully in accord with the best traditions of British and Indian Regiments. Whilst regretting deeply the casualties necessarily incurred in the attainment of our object, the series of stinging blows dealt to the enemy, his severe losses which are out of all proportion to the size of his force and his obviously faltering spirit afford ample proof to all ranks that their sacrifices have not been made in vain. My thanks too are due to Major-General MacMunn, to the Director and their assistants and to all ranks of the Administrative Services and Departments, both in the field and on the lines of communication who in face of unexampled difficulties have by sterling work and energy risen superior to them and regularly met the needs of the fighting troops with ample supplies, stores and munitions without which the loss of lives would have been considerably increased and success rendered impossible, and have been the means of providing every comfort, attainable for the sick and wounded. To each and every member of the Navy and Army and to those who, though not belonging to either of the services have helped to bring about the results achieved I tender my earnest thanks for their wholehearted and magnificent efforts. The end is not yet; but with such absolute co-operation and vigour animating all continuance of our success is assured.
(Sd.) F. S. Maude, Lieut.-Gent.,
Commanding I.E.F. "D."
15th February 1917.