he Navy has, as usual, played its part nobly. We are
particularly proud at receiving congratulations from the Grand
Fleet, which has itself done much superb work consistently during
past two and a half years."

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From Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.I.E.,
Commander-in-Chief Armies in France:--

"March 16th.--Your brilliant achievements and continued successes
are a great delight and a great encouragement to all ranks under
my command."

"March 16th.--Most grateful for kind message--much valued."

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From Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn E. Wemyss, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.V.O., Naval
Commander-in-Chief, British East Indies:--

"March 14th.--Please accept hearty congratulations of self and
whole of Indian Squadron on your splendid success. I am proud to
think that the Royal Navy has been able to co-operate with your
troops."

"March 16th.--Most grateful to you and East Indies Squadron for
kind message. Royal Navy here have co-operated with our
operations brilliantly."

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From General Sir Archibald Murray, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.V.O., D.S.O.,
Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary force:--

"Your splendid series of successes are being watched with the
profoundest delight and gratification by all ranks of the
Egyptian Force. Bridging operations must have been grandly
carried out. Once more our heartiest congratulations."

"Most grateful for kind message. All ranks appreciate it,
especially coming as it does from a Commander and troops who have
themselves done so brilliantly. Our troops here have been quite
magnificent."

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From Lieut.-General G. F. Milne, C.B., D.S.O., Commander-in-Chief
British Forces at Salonika:--

"March 12th.--Hearty congratulations to you and your Army from
all ranks of the Salonika Force."

"March 13th.--We all thank you very warmly for kind message."

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From Major-General A. R. Hoskins, C.M.G., D.S.O., Commanding East
African Force:--

"March 13th.--Hearty congratulations from all ranks East African
Force to Mesopotamian Force on brilliant achievements."

"March 16th.--Most grateful for kind message much appreciated by
us all.