A DESERVED TRIBUTE

Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1918, Page 1

A DESERVED TRIBUTE

ARMY COUNCILS’ THANKS

TO BRITISH FORCES

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LONDON, Nov. 16. The Army Council in a message to General Haig says“On the occasion of the happy termination of hostilities, we congratulate all ranks of the British Army in France upon their magnificent share in the series of brilliant actions which contributed so powerfully to the gradually wearing down and final suomission ’of the enemy. Since August 1914 the British Expeditionary force has crown from a small, but highly cmcient contingent which acquitted itscit with such renown at Mons, Marne, Aisne, and Ypres to the great Army of the last four months. This atniy wno-ed on a front of many miles, an unceasing battle and lias everyday won new glories for its standards, through the four chequered years of conflict. The same spirit, cheerfulness, stoicism, and gallantry which our forefathers con stantlv displayed was again shown in the glorious tale of daily achievements, which is the Empire’s pride and rejoicing to-day. To Field-Marshal Haig, the Commander who lias led to the decisive victory over a formidable skillful foe. the mightiest army ever sent forth to battle from an Empire, to all officers from the highest to lowest; to all ranks and file, who have borne the burden of the campaign undaunted by discomfort, wounds, sickness or death ; also those whose unceasing labour behind lines smoothed the working machine of victory, the Army Council tendej their tribute of admiration and gratitude, hoping under God that the mighty work which brought a victorious conclusion on the battlefield may ensure the Empire’s future honour, prosperity and peace.”