New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
NEW BRITAIN MEN ARE
 MATCH FOR THE HUN
Frank Mccormick, Home From France, Tells of
 Their Bravery.

Although several times under fire and heavy barrages of the enemy and once gassed, so badly that he was sent back to this country to recuper- ate, Private Frank Mccormick is eagerly awaiting the expiration of his furlOugh about IS days hence when he will again sail for overseas to wage further warfare against the Huns. Private Mccormick, the first soldier to return to New Britain since tho troops went overseas, arrived in town this morning. His spirit is a reflection of the sentiment of the New Britain boys in France. And he put it:
 I'm now feeling fine and anxious to go back. There's not a man from New Britain but is ready to make the final sacrifice"
 Private Mccormick was gassed in the attack at Chibignon on March 20.
 Lieut. Rodman w. Chamberlain was in command of the fourth sec- ton that night and held one of the most important points in the sector, which covered about ten or twelve miles," Mccormick told a Herald re- porter. Lieut.. Chamberlain and 34
 
 were out in No Mans Land right un- der the barb wire entanglements. The enemy set up heavy barrage and constructed their pontoon bridges over the Aisne. The barrage was something wicked; 300 of the enemy came over--but not one of them re- turned. Those that were not killed were captured. Lieut.. Chamberlain's position was attacked by about 400 of the enemy and the fighting against such odds was terrible. Our boys had the pep and the spirit and when the enemy came up they were met by fighting spirit that would not down. Tn this go with the enemy Frank Campbell, Corporal Thompson, Sergeant Duplin and Sergeant Bober so conducted themselves that they were recommended for the medal.
 Poor Fred Becker did wonderful work in this battle. He saw one of the officers in the hands of the enemy and went out alone to rescue his su- perior. On the way out he was hit in the right leg by shrapnel and his leg was blown off.
 q saw one of the New Britain boys lay several of the enemy low. AS I said, We numbered only 34, yet our company alone captured 35 prisoners. 'The attack started about 9:3O. Company E was due for relief just a that time and in the distance we could hear Company A coming up singing. Before they came up the enemy was upon us. Gas bombs were shot at us and the enemy sent some of his 57 varieties at us.
 T didn't know what happened to me and do not know when I was r 1oiI fn, foY1y days in the trenches. All the time was troubled with nausea. '"This here knife is one that I took from a prisoner captured" said Me- Cormick, exhibiting a much-rusted pocket knife.
 Private Mccormick remained in 8 French hospital for about two weeks and was then transferred to an Amer ican hospital. He left France May 15 and since then has been in a hospital at Waynesville, N. c.
 "Our lieutenant, MT. Lockhart, is at his home in New Haven, having been seriously wounded. I expect to call on him tomorrow. He's going back just as soon as he is able. Take it from me. it was good news to me when the doctors told me couple of days ago that was again fit for overseas serv- ice.
 The 26th division, composed of New England units is one of the best fighting forces in France. The French officers have said so. Company E received wonderful praise from the French colonels for the defense at Chibignon.
 "The 1O2d Machine Gun company is made up largely of New Britain boys They have been doing some mighty effective work too. The make | of them according to nationalities 1 is Irish and Polacks and believe me l they are fighters!
 Sergeant Olson of Company F,-I think he lives on East street, has 1 done some great work. He rescued Lieut. Bishop of Hartford after he was captured by the enemy and single handed captured ten prisoners.
 "Cooties? Yes, there are millions
 of them-and rats, why they are as 1 big as cats and dogs. The soldiers l do I6t bother them much because 1 they are fine gas detectors," said Me l Cormick.
 Private McCormick speaks inter
 cstingly of the spirit of the soldiers while doing their trick in the lConlnuAd au Eleventh PaxAA