(_March 27, 1918_)
Looking back with pride on the unbroken record of your glorious
achievements, asking you to realize that to-day the fate of the British
Empire hangs in the balance, I place my trust in the Canadian Corps,
knowing that where Canadians are engaged, there can be no giving way.
Under the orders of your devoted officers in the coming battle, you
will advance, or fall where you stand, facing the enemy.
To those who fall, I say: "You will not die, but step into immortality.
Your mothers will not lament your fate, but will be proud to have
borne such sons. Your names will be revered for ever by your grateful
country, and God will take you unto Himself."
Canadians, in this fateful hour, I command you and I trust you to
fight as you have ever fought, with all your strength, with all your
determination, with all your tranquil courage. On many a hard-fought
field of battle you have overcome this enemy, and with God's help you
shall achieve victory once more.
(Sgd.) A. W. CURRIE, Lieut.-Gen.
Commanding Canadian Corps