RETIREMENT OF GENERAL RICHARDSON.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 February 1919, Page 8

RETIREMENT OF GENERAL RICHARDSON.

FAREWELL MESSAGE TO THE DIVISION. (Special from the Official War Correspondent.) The following is Major-Gcneral Russell's farewell message 011 severing his connection with the division:—"On leaving the division, after throe and a half years of command, I wish to thank all ranks for their loyal support, and to congratulate them on their successes gamed in the line and in action. At all times they have earned the respect of their adversaries and good words ol those who fought, at their side. 'With one exception, each objective has been gained, and that exception added vet fresh laurels for tenacity and resolution, 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 gcod. 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 efi'ort will he less evident because each will have his own zero hour, but success wil! bo as great if we continue to be animated bv the same spirit of each for all. "In conclusion, I wish you all a safe return to New Zealand and every prosperity and happiness in the future."