"The work of this Division during a period of severe and
continuous fighting is worthy of the best traditions of the
yeoman stock of Great Britain.
"Brought to this country from a hot climate, where they took
part in a very different method of warfare, the 74th Division
has quickly adapted itself to the altered conditions, and has
fought with a determination and courage which is beyond praise.
"In the capture of AIZECOURT, DRIENCOURT, TEMPLEUX LA FOSSE,
LONGAVESNES, VILLIERS FAUCON, and TEMPLEUX LE GUERARD, the
Division has made a name for itself which ranks with the best
division fighting in the British Army, and I desire to offer to
all ranks my warmest thanks for their gallantry and
self-sacrifice.
"In addition to the considerable area of ground gained the
Division has captured over 1700 prisoners.
"I greatly regret that the Division is leaving the Fourth Army,
and in wishing all ranks every good fortune, I trust I may at
some future time find the 74th Division once more under my
command."
We left Corbie early in the morning of the 28th for Mericourt where we
entrained for Berguette, reaching our destination the following
morning, whence we marched to our billeting area in Bourecq, just
south of our old billeting ground at Fontes. Here we stayed till 2nd
October when we moved by the light railway to "what was Locon.
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