Dad's Diary - Appendix B

A LETTER FROM COMMANDER OF R.A. 5^TH DIVISION TO:

M.S.G./968

O.C. 9^TH HEAVY BRIGADE R.G.A.

The Brigadier General Commanding R.A. 5^th Division. Desires to place on record his appreciation of the excellent service rendered by the 9^th Heavy Brigade during the time they have been attached to the 5^th Division. Their communications have been at all times well laid and maintained. The fire discipline and service of the guns have invariably been smart and efficient. The Brigade since 9^th of April has done fine Artillery work. Notably at the attacks Hill 60 and in the fighting in the Ypres Salient. When guns were swung round from the North to the South inflicting severe loss on the enemy attacking St Julien.

The B.General congratulates Colonel Barney C.B. and the Battery Commanders on their fine Command and wishes the Brigade every possible Good Luck and Distinction.

18^th July 1915

Capt. Woolecombe R.A.

Staff Capt: 5^th Division R.A.

9^th Heavy Brigade

71^st H.B. R.G.A.) Kaisestraat

121^st H.B. R.G.A.) Hooge

February 13^th 1915 - April 4^th 1916.