It was pointed out that this would have the effect of preserving the identity of the Ulster Division.

Immediately, and not unnaturally, the demand for a similar concession was put forward on behalf of the Sixteenth Division.

General Parsons was opposed, as any old soldier would be, to a variation in the distinguishing marks of old and famous regiments.

He did not allow for the fact that we needed to attract new soldiers in masses--men who as yet knew nothing of regimental tradition.

Still, he co-operated in forwarding Redmond's desire, which was to meet a widely spread sentimental demand.