RETIREMENT OF GENERAL RUSSELL
FAREWELL MESSAGE TO THE DIVISION. (Special from the Official War Correspondent,) The following is Major-General RjisseH's farewell message on severing his connection with the division:-'On leaving the division, after three and a half years of command, I wish to thank all ranks for their loyal support, and to congratulate them on their successes gained in the line and in action. At all times they have earned the respect of their adversaries and good words of those who fought at their side. "With one exception, each objective has been gained, and that exception added yet fresh laurels for tenacity and re-, solution, in face of insuperable difficulties. "There, is no distinction between one unit and another, between one branch and another all alike, .including the Staff, have done their share in working for the common end, and together have earned a reputation of which their country is proud, ' "This is all to the good. Now a word as to the future. When fresh problems are in front of us, successes as real, if less dramatic, will surely be ours. The effort will bo Tess evident because each will have his own zero hour, but success will be ae great if we continue to be animated by the same'spirit of each for " 'in conclusion, I wish you all a safe return to New Zealand and every prosporitv and happiness in the future.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 128, 24 February 1919, Page 4
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234RETIREMENT OF GENERAL RUSSELL Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 128, 24 February 1919, Page 4
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