The Washington times., 1915-06-24
DECORATES GAND|L
FOR GREAT BRAVERY
General Griffith Lauds First
Baseman For Deed Against
the Enemy.
BY LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

Official statement issued today from
the headquarters OF the Griffs reads as
follows:
In the northeastern theater Of war
yesterday General Griffith's forces were
able to gain five trenches by daring
bravery on the part of his troops. Every
counter attack Of the Red Sox was
beate back. General Carrgan having
nothing for his days work.
Mentioned in the dispatches for con-
spicuous bravery in the face of the
enemy is Chick Gandil. first baseman
Four times he led the attacks on the
enemy's trenches. every time success
fully. In addition. Gandil stole four
In NTH the ,se second s attack he @ captured cap @ ' the
trench all bv himself, sliding safely
beneath Major Mays hand grenade
directed toward Corporal Thomas. Can
dill was today decorated with the B.
s. D. (Biffing. Stealing Demon) medal
at roll call.
General Griffith's principal defensive
work against the rapacious Red Sox
was his large howitzer. Walter johnson.
This big gun sent terrific shells into
the ranks of the enemy. every one ex-
ploding with awful effect. Seven times
wiped out whole detachments. blowing
them in all directions. General Carrigan
led three desperate assaults on the
breastworks In vain efforts to capture
the Griffmen. but all three assaults
were beaten back.
Mentioned as worthy Of commenda-
ton are Hank shanks and Zeb Milan.
-
Chick Gandil led the first real assault
on the enemys trenches. dumping
hard shell through Hobby's fingers. Pri-
vate Morgan sacrificed his life to ad-
smith was dying Gandil advanced one
More stage. Watching his opportunity,
Gandil craftily stole right under the
swinging arms Of Major Mays, in
sliding across the plate safely His
supporters stood and cheered his dar-
ins. ~
en the 'ae sevensh eTs afS PriSase ZEE %lan fo
lowed with a hard drive past Hal Janv-
rim, scoring. Shanks. Gsndil came up
ter, putting Milan on third. Morgan and
Ainsmith fell before the enemy's shrap-
mel, Milan scoring as the latter's body
fell back into the Griffmen's trench.
sas Heavy Artillery. was foremost in
the third successful attack on the Red
Sox trenches, bringing the total up to
Ave captured during the engagement.
Moelier. member Of the Iowa section
of light machine guns. ratified wee
safety before the plate and two were
on. Private e. Foster. Of the Chicago
naval detachment; was killed IN the at
syivania legion, walked unmolested
through the storm Of shot and shell
into the first intrenchments of the
enemy. filling them all. Private Milan
managed to reach first safely, but Ser
geant johnson fell dead at the plate.
Thomas threw hand grenade into right
field and Moeller scored. Gandils not
shot tore Mays left hand away. i seor,
Private Morgan and the attack died
away.
Though victorious over the Red Sox,
the GIiffmen have been compelled to
withdraw their lines more to the South
owing to the victories Of the Yankees
in Philadelphia. Today finds the Grins
ing up more breastworks and prepar-
ing their troops for the final battle
with the Red Sox. IT is expected that
General Carrigan will leave this section
tonight after making his final assault
upon the Griffmen.
General Griffith issued a statement to
his troops today in which he lauded
them for their bravery during the last
three days of savage fighting on the
plains OF Georgia avenue and Offering
them rewards for continued skill in the
face of the enemy.
The Mackmen are reported advancing
from the north and should arrive here
by tomorrow afternoon. General Mac
Gillicuddy, the well-known leader OF
the Mackmen, Is in command, but hts
artillery has been weakened by heavy
losses and he may have to depend
largely upon aerial attacks to mako
any headway against the Griffs.