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IV.— EGYPTIAN EXPEDITIONAEY FOECE. 



By General Sir Aechibald Murray, g.c.m.g., k.c.b., late 

 General Officer Commanding, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, 

 dated 28th June, 1917. 



" The same local conditions above referred to have rendered 

 the Force more than usually dependent on animal transport, 

 while operations have involved the use of important mounted 

 forces. The Bemount and Veterinary Services have conse- 

 quently held a vital place in the organisation, and they have 

 carried out their respective tasks to my complete satisfaction." 



By General Sir E. E.H. Allenby, g.c.m.g., k.c.b., Commander- 

 in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Third Despatch, 

 dated 18th September, 1918. 



" The fighting troops have been loyally assisted by the 

 Administrative Services and Departments who have carried a 

 heavy burden on their shoulders, both in front and behind 

 railhead." 



