December 20, 1915.
1. From His Majesty the King.
It gives me the greatest satisfaction to hear of the successful evacuation of “Suvla” and “Anzac” without loss of troops or guns. Please convey to General Birdwood and those under his command my congratulations upon the able manner in which they have carried out so difficult an operation.
George, R.I.
December 21, 1915.
2. To His Majesty the King.
I have communicated your Majesty’s gracious message to General Birdwood and the Dardanelles Army. In their behalf and my own I beg to give expression to the deep gratification felt by all ranks at your Majesty’s encouraging words of congratulation. The troops are only inspired by a desire to be employed again as soon as possible wherever their services may be used to best advantage against your Majesty’s enemies.
Sir Charles Monro,
Commander-in-Chief,
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
December 21, 1915.
3. From The Secretary of State for War.