Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-14

sonnet responded CALAMITY on every
possible occasion and showed courage
of the highest order. We had one
battalion OF heavy tanks engaged on
the English front. On our own front
we had only the light tanks. ana the
number available to participate IN tne
last great assault of November was
reduced to sixteen. as a result OF the
previous hard fighting in the Meuse-
Argonne."
Gen. Pershing closes his report with
the following "appreeiation':
TN this brief summary Of the
achievements of the American expedi-
tionary forces it would be Impossible
loyalty and efficiency that character
lied the service of both combatant
and non-combatant individuals and
organizations. The most Striking
quality Of both officers and men was
the resourceful energy and common
stances. in handling their problems.
"The highest praise is' due the com
manders of armies, corps and d1Vl-
sions, and their subordinate leaders.
who labored Loyalty and ably toward
the accomplishment of our task, SUP
pressing personal opinions and am bl :
tons in the pursuit Of the common
aim; and to their stats. who develop
ed, with battle experience, into SPLEEN
did teams, without superiors in any
army.
ITO my chiefs Of staff, Maj. Gen.
James G. Harbord, who was later
placed in command of the service of
supply, and Maj. Gen. James w. Nc
Andrew. 1 am deeply indebted for
highly efficient service in q post Of
great responsibility.
Tribute to Assistants.
1.-The important work Of tho STAFF at
general headquarters in organization
sS,s <n1r o<1 rro@
by exceptional ability and a fine spirit
Of cooperation. No chief ever had a
more loyal and efficient body of as
sistants.
1.-The officers and men of the serv-
ices Of supply fully realized the i'm
portance of their duties. and the op-
erationS of that vast business system
were conducted in manner which
won for them the praise of all They
deserve their full share in the VIC
tory.
THE American civilians in Europe.
both in official and private life; were
decidedly patriotic and loyal, and lent
encouragement and helpfulness to the
armies abroad.
The various societies, especially
their women, including those of the
theatrical profession, and our Army
nurses, played a most important part
in Frightening the lives of our troops
IL
sick and wounded.
THE Navy in European waters, I'M
der command of Admiral Sims, at all
times cordially aided the Army. To
our sister service we, owe the safe
arrival Of our armies and their sup
plies. It is most gratifying to record
that there has never been such per-
feet understanding between these two
branches of the service.
Our armies were conscious Of the
support and cooperation Of all
branches of the government. Behind
them stood the entire American poo
pie, whose ardent patriotism and
sympathy inspired our troops with a
deep sense Of obligation. of loyalty
and of devotion to the country S
cause never equaled in our history.
Finally. the memory Of the I'M
ffinching fortitude and heroism Of the
soldiers of the line fills me. with
greatest admiration. To them I again
pay the supreme tribute. Their de-
votion, their valor and their sacri-
fees will live forever in the hearts
of their grateful countrymen.
I'm closing this report. Mr.. Secre-
tary, desire to record my deep ap-
probation of the unqualified support
accorded me throughout the war by
the President and yourself Ny task
was simplified by your confidence and
wise counsel"