Item 01: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 25 April 1915-22 July 1916 - Page 105
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any damage. Just recieved a special order, to be read to all troops on the peninsula
Special order of the day
General Headquarters
2nd October 1915
The following gracious message, from his Majesty the King was recieved yesterday by the Commander in Chief, and is published for information.
While the army under your command is for the time being less strenuously engaged than heretofore, I wish to express my appreation of the manner in which it has fought under almost insuperable difficulties. The gallant deeds of the Australians and New Zealanders troops have been recieved through the empire with greatful admiration. I trust the health of the troops is satisfactory. Be assured that my thoughts are ever with you and them.
The Commander-in-Chief has sent the following reply to his Majesty the King
Buckingham Palace England
Your Majestys gracious message, unaccountably delayed in transit, just recieved. Regret I cannot render very