The sun., 1919-03-23

New Workers.. Throughout the sue
ceeding operations Australian ar
tillery acting under the orders Of
Gen. Organ played large part.
Fighting Across the La selIs.
ION the morning OF october II
the 105th and 106th Infantry fought
their way across the La Selle River,
where all bridges had been blown
up by the enemy. Officers and men
waded and swan through the
water. assembled the slippery banks
beyond and pushed the enemy back
across the railroad embankment,
which in this sector was approxi-
nately forty feet high.
ION October II the division cap
tured more than 1,400 prisoners.
Open war character continued for
four days, with the result that the
enemy was pushed back to the line
OF the Canal de la Sambre. In this
battle the Twenty.seventh Division
was opposed by twelve regiments
from four different German d.
visions, and when the New Workers.
were taken out of the line October
% the rife strength had been re-
duced to less than $50 men.
'"This concluded the fighting OF
the New York division. which. to-
gether with the Thirtleth, haA
taken more than 5000 prisoners
Gone eighth Of all the prisoners
taken by the American Expedition
AIRY Forces). had advanced it's front
line twelve and thirteen miles. and
captured $50 machine guns and nu-
fnerous other material
Field orders by Gen. Organ paying
tribute to his command read in part as
follows:
"Since the great battle for the
breaking OF the Hlndenburg line our
advance has given opportunity 70
inspect the defences Of that system.
Our attack OF September 20 wag
directed against what was probably
tho most highly organized system
of field defences ever constructed.
Through "Hurricnnes OF Fire.
an that battle the 10th Infantry
attacked on the left half of the
divisional sector OF 1000 yards and
during its advance had to defend
its left flank against heavy forces
OF the enemy operating from
Nandhuille and holding back the d.
vision on our left. In the face OF
verltaole hurricanes OF fire from
weapons OF, every calihre and elias.
the regiment, by the leadership of
its officers and the Gallantry and
determination Of its men. broke the
back Of the main defence line re-
sistance and at the same time shat
tered all counter attacks directed
upon Its flank.
Almost continually since that
time the division has been fishtinR
and marching. and the l07th In
fantry has continued its inspiring
record for discipline and cheerful
endurance in battle. Lying in shell
holes at night, attacking at dawn,
lighting all day against the most
determined and cunning machine
gun resistance, supported by artil-
lery-repeattng this the following
day until the relief. which meant
lying in shell holes and pits in
position OF close support-to ex.-
perience these privations with con.
hdence ana cheerfulness unimpaired
requires physical fitness and spirit
IN superlative degree. and well in
deed have you demonstrated their
possession.
In the ten days OF operation IN
which you played SO prominent n
part the division forced the cross
ing OF the La Selle River. captured
Bandival Farm. the town OF Arors
Guernon, and in cooperation with
other Ranking divisions compelled
the enemy TO retire TO the Canal da
la Sambre. 1t also captured mrnv
hundreds of prisoners and a great
amount OF war material. In the on
erauons % last month the regiment
mas Witt, some brilliant pages Of
regimental history"
Speaking OF the part played by IN.
Tooth Infantry IN the same ensa "a.
ment, Gen. Organ said:
Any impression made by attach
upon such defences would have been
worthy OF remark. That the 10sth
infantry. after most OF the tant.
had been put out OF action. brol,A
through them and secured footing.
IN the three strong po!nts. thus dis
organizing the encmy's defence
now seems an extraordinary feat.
Bodies Told story OF valor.
The valor OF the officers and men
OF INC regiment is we'll Indicated
10y the location OF the bodies of their
sa!laht comrades who fell in Tie
00nhnAed on Fo,lowino rss,J \