The attack skilfully prepared by the G.O.C. XXth Corps
and carried out with precision, endurance, and gallantry
by the troops of the 53rd, 60th, and 74th Divisions, over
country of extreme difficulty in wet weather, showed skill
in leading and gallantry and determination of a very high
order.

9. Throughout the operations the Royal Flying Corps
have rendered valuable assistance to all arms and have
obtained complete mastery of the air. The information
obtained from contact and reconnaissance patrols has at
all times enabled Commanders to keep in close touch with
the situation. In the pursuit they have inflicted severe
loss on the enemy, and their artillery co-operation has contributed
in no small measure to our victory.

10. The organisation in rear of the fighting forces enabled
these forces to be supplied throughout. All supply and
ammunition services and engineer services were called upon
for great exertions. The response everywhere showed great
devotion and high military spirit.

11. The thorough organisation of the lines of communication,
and the energy and skill with which all the services
adapted themselves to the varying conditions of the operations,
ensured the constant mobility of the fighting
troops.

12. The Commander-in-Chief appreciates the admirable
conduct of all the transport services, and particularly the
endurance and loyal service of the Camel Transport Corps.

13. The skill and energy by which the Signal Service was
maintained under all conditions reflects the greatest credit
on all concerned.

14. The Medical Service was able to adapt itself to all
the difficulties of the situation, with the result the evacuation
of wounded and sick was carried out with the least possible
hardship or discomfort.

15. The Veterinary Service worked well throughout; the
wastage in animals was consequently small considering the
distances traversed.

16. The Ordnance Service never failed to meet all demands.

17. The work of the Egyptian Labour Corps has been of
the greatest value in contributing to the rapid advance of
the troops and in overcoming the difficulties of the communications.

18. The Commander-in-Chief desires that his thanks and
appreciation of their services be conveyed to all officers and
men of the force which he has the honour to command.

G. DAWNAY, B.G.G.S.,

for Major-General, Chief of