P.O., 2nd Cl., M. J. Walton (R.F.R., A1756), O.N. 118358, _Kent_. Ldg. Smn. F. S. Martin, O.N. 233301, _Invincible_, Gnr's Mate, Gunlayer, 1st Cl. Sigmn. F. Glover, O.N. 225731, _Cornwall_. Ch. E. R. Art., 2nd Cl., J. G. Hill, O.N. 269646, _Cornwall_. Actg. Ch. E. R. Art., 2nd Cl., R. Snowdon, O.N. 270654, _Inflexible_. E. R. Art., 1st Cl., G. H. F. McCarten, O.N. 270023, _Invincible_. Stkr. P.O. G. S. Brewer, O.N. 150950, _Kent_. Stkr. P.O. W. A. Townsend, O.N. 301650, _Cornwall_. Stkr., 1st Cl., J. Smith, O.N. SS 111915, _Cornwall_. Shpwrt., 1st Cl., A. N. E. England, O.N. 341971, _Glasgow_. Shpwrt., 2nd Cl., A. C. H. Dymott, O.N. M. 8047, _Kent_. Portsmouth R.F.R.B.-3307 Sergeant Charles Mayes, H.M.S. _Kent_. F. C. D. STURDEE. BATTLE OF FALKLAND ISLANDS, December 8th, 1914. MESSAGES OF CONGRATULATION. H.M.S. _Invincible_. _11th December, 1914._ _Memorandum._ The following copy of a telegram received from the Admiralty, and the reply thereto, are forwarded for information. Both of these messages are to be read to the whole Ship's Company on the Quarter Deck of H.M. Ships under your command. (Signed) F. C. D. STURDEE, _Vice-Admiral_, _Commander-in-Chief_. _The Rear-Admiral and Officers Commanding H.M. Ships, South Atlantic and South Pacific Squadron._ _For_ ADMIRAL, _Invincible_. (_Date_) 9.12.14 _From_ ADMIRALTY. The following message has been received for you from His Majesty:-- I heartily congratulate you and your officers and men on your most opportune victory. GEORGE R.I. 2. Our thanks are due to yourself and to officers and men for the brilliant victory you have reported. _Reply to_ HIS MAJESTY: Your Majesty's gracious message has been received with pride and satisfaction by myself, the Rear-Admiral, Captains, Officers, and Ship's Companies under my command. We hope soon to have the privilege of completing our mission by disposing of the remaining cruiser. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, _Invincible_. _Reply to_ THEIR LORDSHIPS: Admiralty congratulations not received till to-day. Myself, officers and men desire to thank their Lordships for the approbation of our efforts. _From_ C.-IN-C. HOME FLEETS, H.M.S. _Cyclops_. (_Date_) 10.12.14. 1.14 A.M. With reference to your telegram 485[10] may I be permitted to offer my sincere congratulations on the splendid success attending your dispositions. _From_ ADMIRAL, _Marseillaise, Brest_. (_Date_) 10.12.14. _To_ NAVAL ATTACHÉ. I beg to express to the Admiralty how fully I share their joy at the brilliant revenge taken by the British Navy at the Falklands. F.N.A. OFFICE. _From Petrograd._ _To_ VICE-ADMIRAL STURDEE, _Admiralty, London_. (_Date_) 12.12.14. 3.0 A.M. Please accept Heartiest Congratulations from the Russian Navy for the Brilliant Action of your Squadron in fighting the Enemy and sweeping out the oceans. VICE-ADMIRAL ROUSSIE NOMER.