New Britain herald., 1918-08-17
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 Whole Hartford avenue Ahere New Britain can proud of her representation heard som e very thrilling IF their doings. They sure did Fan account of themselves.
 knry Gregory from East Main 4Eree& and his brother are with them. Henry isl the one that worked for me a few years ago. You sure would enjoy hearing his account of a battle. They made a raid on some German trenches Campbell; a New Britain man, ran over to a part of the trench. Anybody in here?" he yelled out in the darkness. The cry 'Kam erad" greeted him back from a half dozen throats with a decidedly German ac- cent. "Here," he cried, throwing a hand grenade at them. ''Take this and divide equally among you. Better have another one in case the first doesn' t go around"
 He ended by throwing another one in. The next morning that part of the trench was found lined with dead. Kills German, Loses Bet.
 Another time they were lying down quietly waiting for @ German attack iug party to get within gunshot. A Dig New Britain fellow, I forget his name a recognized crack shot, bet twenty-five francs with the man on his right side that he could clip part of a certain Germans ear off as he was coming along. He pulled the trig- ger after a careful aim, but alas, in stead of clipping his ear, the bullet hit the German square between the eyes, killing him instantly. "A damn poor shot," he admitted, and paid the bet right there.
 A number of New Britain men have already received war crosses fol bravery You mention the Marines in your letter. I talked with some o. them that were in the fight and are 1T a hospital now recuperating from small wounds. They all admitted tt me that they really were brave, etc As a matter of fact they sure did per form some wonderful stunts in tha fight They just cut loose and wen after them although greatly out numbered They drove the Hun back until ordered to halt, maxim! some very important gains Especial ly in one instance did they show tru Yankee grit where they took a hill il 1 the face of hail of bullets without 1 machine gun barrage to help them. Huns Afraid of Americans. From what I hear, the Germans ar brave only when they outnumber Il ] at least three to one At the least sig {, of reverse they turn tail and run o allow themselves to be captured. | have personally seen a large numbe passing to the rear almost dail escorted by Sammies. I will adm | though that a Sammie has no use fo 1 a German prisoner. They know it too i A few days ago seventy-five German | traveled many a weary mile in tn face of gun fire in order to giv themselves up to Frenchmen instea of to the Sammies, who were directl opposite them. When asked wh, they said they were afraid of tf "YankS."
 I am now in the headquarters set tion of our company My only eQuil ment consists of a lag, gas mask, ar six shooter. Celebrated the Fourth l using up all my extra ammunition. Please write me often as it certain cheers me to hear from home. Best regards to all. As ever, | HARRY. Bequeaths France to Frenchmen. | Dear Nat:
 This is a great country Nat. Ju the same after we drive the German