New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-24

with the American Army in France,
April 70 (By the Associated Press
The she'll torn village of Seicheprey
around which conferred the hardest
lighting in connection with the recent
heavy German attack on the Ameri-
can positions, appears to be destined
to hold proud place in the story of
the American participation in the
world war Further details, which
became known today, are disclosed
which are fully in accord with the
finest American traditions.
1t now is permitted to mention a
few cases of individual heroism
which will convey an idea as to the
mettle of the men. One of them Da-
yid Griggs of East Hampton, Conn,
passed through the enemy barrage at
least seven times to carry ammuni-
ton to his hard pressed comrades.
Twice he was partially buried by
earth upturned by shells falling all
around him but he kept at his task.
Griggs, who is 10 years old, was
so modest that he would not tell his
story but insisted on speaking of the
bravery of others. Finally one of his
comrades pointed him out and said:
"That is the bravest man in the regi-
ment.
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Mass, acting as a courier, was blown
off the road twice by the conclusion
of shells. Although stunned and
nearly crazed by the intensity of the
Euntire, when he reached the point in
the rear of the lines to which he was
sent for ammunition he carried out
lis orders. Then he asked for re-
Volyer saying he wanted to go out
and fight the Germans but he tainted
from exhaustion. When he regained
consciousness his first words were an
inquiry whether his message had
been delivered.
Two Kill Eight Germans.
Charles Sinkler, Philadelphia
lawyer, now with the Red Cross, who
was in the thick of the fighting, told
the correspondent today of two
Americans, armed only with auto
matte pistols, charged an enemy ma
chine gun, killed eight Germans and
captured the gun. 1t also is related
that one American sharpshooter
killed Is Germans.
In a village near the front lines
Gladys and Irene Mcintyre, sisters, of
Mt Vernon, N. Y, Salvation Army
representatives during the height of
the engagement handed out to the
soldiers, coffee, chocolate doughnuts
and much good cheer. They went on
with their work While shells were
falling dangerously near them and
would not leave until ordered to do
SO. They are now called Daughters
of the Regiment"
Irene McIntrye said: I'VE want to
go back to our boys. They are the
finest fellows in the world not afraid
of anything. Any woman would be
glad to die to serve them. 1t is in
spring to hear them talk, for they
are filled with enthusiasm and deter
animation to fight to the finish. They
say they would like to go home but
not until victory has been won. When
there is a lull in the trenches they
come to our villages and help to
wash the dishes and cook"
Gas shells continued to fall along
the American front northwest of Toul
today but the artillery fire was lighter
than usual. There was a slight in
crease in the artillery and machine
gun fire against the American posi-
tions around Seicheprey One of the
German prisoners died today.
At one point three German propa-
ganda balloons assembled carrying
copies of Gasette des Ardennes, which
is printed in French.
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