on all ranks.

I particularly admire the splendid tenacity displayed by our
infantry in holding on to their trenches during so many long
hours of heavy shell fire, and the skill with which they so
gloriously repulsed with bomb and rifle the enemy's most
determined onslaught.

Our gunners, too, must be complimented on their timely and
accurate shooting. And lastly the Commanders, from General
Davies downward, deserve praise for the successful combination
of the two arms, for the handling of their units, and for the
well-judged advance of the supports to the aid of those in the
fire trenches.

I am very glad to hear of the great deeds of the 9th Battalion
Liverpool Regiment on the 8th October. They have proved
themselves most worthy comrades of the 1st Liverpools who
started with me from Aldershot and have consistently fought
like heroes all through the campaign.

Please convey my very hearty congratulation to all concerned
and to the 1st Division, in which I am proud to see the
determined fighting spirit is as strong as ever, in spite of
heavy losses.

D. HAIG,
General,
Commanding 1st Army.
10th October, 1915.