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. PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, BRUNSWICK ST., STAMFORD ST., S.E.1, AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK. FOOTNOTES: [1] This refers to Major P. A. Charrier, who was in command of the Battalion. Transcriber’s Note page 5: alloted ==> allotted End of Project Gutenberg's The Story of the Munsters, by Mrs Victor Rickard