Sir,

Now that the time has come for your release from active military duty, I am commanded by the Army Council to express to you their thanks for the valuable services which you have rendered in the service of your country at a time of grave national emergency.

At the end of the emergency a notification will appear in the London Gazette (Supplement), granting you the honorary rank of Major.  Meanwhile, you have permission to use that rank with effect from the date of your release.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant

Eric B.B. Creed

Major P.C. Benham,

Royal Artillery.