believed killed), Lieutenant Keating (wounded), Captain Hewett
(killed), Lieutenant Harcourt, Lieutenant Page (killed), Lieutenant
Carrigan, Lieutenant Dennys (killed). Seated--Captain Grantham
(killed), Captain Dick (missing, believed wounded), Major Gorham
(wounded), Captain Filgate, Captain Fitzpatrick (wounded), Captain
Hawkes (wounded). Standing (left to right)--Lieutenant King (killed),
Lieutenant Parker (killed), Lieutenant Conran, Lieutenant Wainwright
(wounded), Lieutenant Rabone, Lieutenant Moore (wounded), Captain
Daly (wounded), Lieutenant Stokes, Lieutenant Pottinger (killed),
Lieutenant Price (missing), Captain Jeffries, Lieutenant Steward
(believed killed).
NOTE.--Regretted that the death of the following officers has since
been ascertained:--Captain Dick, Lieutenant Stewart, Lieutenant
Horsfall.
EXTRACT FROM LETTER FROM SERGEANT LOUIS MOORE, 2ND R.M.F.
On his way up to our position on that Saturday evening, and just before
reaching our trenches, we passed one of those little shrines. The Major
halted his Regiment, and the Father, still mounted, gave the whole
Regiment a general absolution. After that they sang the _Te Deum_. I
know you can see the whole picture. The semi-light, the Major on his
horse in front, and the whole Regiment uncovered. It was a sight never
to be forgotten. I remember once seeing such a picture of the Irish
Guards praying before they went into action.
_Rue du Bois, 9th May, 1915._
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE GENERAL OFFICERS COMMMANDING 1ST CORPS AND
1ST DIVISION, TO THE 3RD INFANTRY BRIGADE
The G.O.C.,
3rd Infantry Brigade.
I am directed by the G.O.C. 1st Army and the G.O.C. 1st Corps, to
express to the Officers, N.C.O.'s, and men of the 3rd Infantry Brigade
their deep appreciation of the efforts of all ranks to carry by assault
the enemy's defences in front of the Rue Du Bois on the 9th May.
On my own behalf I shall be glad if you will tell Commanding Officers
to inform their Battalions that nothing could have exceeded the
gallantry displayed by Officers and other ranks in the assault.
I deeply regret the casualties which occurred, but they were not in
vain. The men who fell afford the rest of us a fine example of how
such an assault should be delivered. From a military point of view
the attack was of the greatest value, because it drew away hostile
reinforcements urgently required to repel the successful French attacks
to the South. These reinforcements coming up towards our front formed
an excellent target for our heavy guns, who fired on them with great
effect.
(Sd) R. HAKING, Major-General,
Comdg. 1st Division.
1st Division H.Q.
_11th May, 1915_.
ORDER OF THANKS TO ALL RANKS SERVING UNDER HIM FROM THE
BRIGADIER-GENERAL COMMANDING 3RD INFANTRY BRIGADE
BRIGADE ROUTINE ORDERS,
BY BRI.-GENERAL H. R. DAVIES,
Commanding 3rd Infantry Brigade,
_11th May, 1915_.
Brigadier-General Davies wishes to thank all Battalions of the Brigade
for the splendid manner in which they attacked on the 9th May. Though
the attack did not succeed, it has been recognised by all the higher
Commanders that the Brigade did all that could have been done. The loss
of so many gallant officers and men testifies to the courage of the
troops. It was a day of which all can be proud, and the Brigadier is
confident that the same fine spirit will be displayed in the future.
(Sd) C. BERKELEY, Captain,
Brigade Major, 3rd Infantry Brigade.
SPECIAL APPRECIATION OF THE GALLANTRY OF THE 2ND BATTALION ROYAL
MUNSTER FUSILIERS, FROM THEIR DIVISIONAL COMMANDER
The G.O.C.,
3rd Infantry Brigade.
I wish you also to convey to the O.C. 2nd Battalion Royal Munster
Fusiliers, my appreciation of the fine example set to the Division by
the successful assault of part of his leading line; a feat of arms
which the Battalion must always be proud of, as this Battalion was the
only one in the Brigade whose men succeeded in storming the enemy's
breastworks.
(Sd) R. HAKING, Major-General,
Comdg. 1st Division.
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FOOTNOTES:
[1] This refers to Major P. A. Charrier, who was in command of the
Battalion.
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