The daily Alaska citizen., 1920-01-15

French and the English Here. how ever, We were less fortunate for the reason that our allies barely had sufficient tanks to meet their own -o
 quirements While our Tank corp
 had limited opportunity, its fine per l sonnel responded gallantly on every ] possible occasion and showed cJurag. of the highest order We had one battalion of heavy tanks engaged or the English front On our own front We had only the light tanks and the number available to participate in the last great assualt of November i was reduced to Is as result of the previous hard fighting in the Mouse Argonne."
 General Pershing closes his report with the following Appreciation"
 "In this brief summary of the achievements of the American Ex- peditionary forces it would be i'm possible to cite in detail the splendid ability, loyalty and efficiency tha' characterized the service of both com batant and non-combatant individuals and organizations. The most strif- ing quality of both officers and men was the resourcefm energy and com mon sense employed. under all cir cumstances, in handling their prob lens.
 The highest praise is due the commanders of armies. corps and divisions and their subordinate lead CTS, who labored Loyalty and ably to- ward the accomplishment of our task suppressing personal opinions anI ambitions in the pursuit of the com mon aim; and to their staffs who de yeloped, with battle experience. into splendid teams without suporfors in any army.
 ITO my Chiefs of Stan. Mator James c. Harbord, who was later placed in command of the service of supply, and Major James W. Mean drew, l am deeply indebted for highly efficient service in a post of great responsibility.
 The important work of the staff lat general headquarters in organiza- ton and administration was charac- terized by exceptional ability and a fine spirit of cooperation No chief ever had more loyal and efficient body of assistants
 The officers and men of the serv- ices of supply fully realized the i'm portance of their duties, and the operations of that vast business sys- tenn were conducted in manner which won for them the praise of all. They deserve their full share in the victory.
 The American civilians in Europe both in official and private life, were decidedly patriotic and loyal, and in yariably 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 brightening the lives of our troops and in giving aid and comfort to our sick and wounded.
 The navy in European waters, un- der command of Admiral Sims, at all times cordially aided the army 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 peo- 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 un- tiinching fortitude and heroism of the soldiers of the line fills me with greatest admiration To them l again pay the supreme tribute. Their de votion, their valor and their sacrI- fees will live forever in the hearts of their grateful countrymen.
 Tn closing this report, MT. Secre- tary, l desire to record my deep ap- preciation of the unqualified support accorded me turnout the war by the President and yourself My task was simplified by your confidence and wise counsel"