South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

heights within the reentrant OF the river thus
completing control OF the Mouse river line Az
a. m. on 18th notification was received from
Marshal Foch's headquarters that the armstice had
been signed that hostiltes would cease at NJ
Preparatory already been taken 20 insure
the prompt transmission the the
ment Of armistice"
SUPPLY or ORDNANCE.
Under the headings OF ordnance aviation and tanks
Gen, Pershing gives hand information OF the
actual equipment OF the army with those discuss
ed implements and shows the 20 which America
was compelled to rely on the allies. He
Our entry found US with few OF the
auxiaries necessary for its conduct in the modern
The task of the ordnance department supply
ing artillery especially difficult order
our requirements rapidly possible e accepted
the oHe- Of the French government supply with
the artillery equipment 75s howitzers
l55 P. r. guns from their factories for 80 di-
visions The wisdom OF this course was fully demon
manufacture OF these classes guns home. there
manufacture there classes OF guns az home there
OF American manufacture Of the calibres
mentioned front the date OF the armstica.
FRENCH FURNISH PLANES.
TN aviation entirely dependent upon our
allies and here again the French government
aid until our program could be under
From time to time obtained from the French such
planes for training personnel they could provide.
Without going into a complete discussion
material, it will be sufficient that with
difficulty that obtained equipment for
training. AS for upo-date combat planes develop
home slow, and had rely upon
French who provided with total Of 2,676 pursuit
observation and bombing machines. The first planes
received from home arrived in May and altogether
received 1879 planes OF the De Haviland type. Tbs
American squadron completely equipped by Amer
production including aeroplanes the
lines Aug Z. 1918. AS TO aviators
of whom trained with allies It be said that
they had superiors in daring and In lighting ability
During battles of Mihiel and Meuse-Argonue
our avators exceled all others They have left a
record of courageous deeds that will ever remain
brilliant page the annals Of our army.
In the matter of tanks. we were compelled 70 re-y
upon both the French and the English
TRIBUTE TO TIE MEN.
Gen. Pershing closes his report with the foIoalus
Appreciation"
IN this brief summary OF the achies enents OF t.e
American expeditionary would impossible
cite detail the splendid ability, loyalty and
hciency that characterized the service OF both combt
non-combatant individuals and orsanization-.
The striking quality OF both officers and
the resOurceful energy and common sense employed,
under all circumstances in handling their problem.
highest praise is due the commanders OF armies
corps and divisions and their subordinate leaders who
Iabored Loyalty and ably toward the accomplishment
Of our task suppressng personal opinions and amoi-
uons in the pursuit OF the common aim; and 10 their
stans, developed, battle experience. iu-0
splendid teams without superiors in any army.
TO my chiefs Of STAFF, Maj. Gen. James q. Marlboro
who placed in command Of the service sup
ply. and Mai Cen. James w. McAndrew. deeply
indebted for highly efficient service in post OF great
responsibility
THE important work of the star al general head
quarters organization and administration char
acterzed by exceptional ability and spirit
operation No chief had a more loyal and eni-
cient body of assistants
The officers and tho service OF supply fully
OF their duties. the opera
tons that vast business system conducted
manner which for them the praise ~ all. They
deserve their fun share in the victory
CIVILIANS WERE LOYAL
The American civilians Europe both in Official
and private life decidedly patriotic and
invariably announcement and hepfuIness the
armies abroad.
THE various societies. especially their women incIud
Ing those Of the theatrical profession.
nurses played a important part IN Frightening
lives Of troops and IN giving aid and comfort
sick and wounded.
The navy in European waters under command q
Admiral sims, a times cordially aided the army.
To our sister service the safe arrival Of
armies and their supplies. gratifying
that there has never been such perfect under
standing between two branches OF the service.
our armies were conscious OF the support and
operation all branches Of the government Behind
them the entire American people whose ardent
patriotism sympathy inspired troops with
deep OF obligation. OF loyalty. and Of devotion 70
the countrys cause equaed in our history.
TO MIN IN THE LINE.
Finally. memory OF the unhinchng fortituds
and herosan Of soldiers the line fills with
greatest admiration. them again pay the supreme
tribute devotion their valor and their sacrifices
will live forever in their grateful
men.
In closing report MI secretary. desire 10
cord my deep appreciation Of the unqualified support
accorded throughout the By the president and
yourself. Ny task simplihed by your confidence
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