Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23

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drive than did You and the men OF
the 111th Ammunition Train. recall
quite well when the Germans were on
the run from Machault TO the Aisne
how you and your ammunition bunch"
ran those old iron bodied trucks be-
yond the lines and had ammunition
waiting when the troops come up, an
exploit that I consider one Of the most
notable OF the brilliant services rem
dered by the gallant fighting men OF
the Lone star State. Your personal
leadership and personal direction In
the matter OF placing ammunition
where II was needed and In taking
your trucks under shell fire along the
shell torn roads to the River Aisne are
a matter OF record In the history OF
this division. and will he an honor to
your children and your children's
childen. Il will not say anything
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about how the "Boche' planes put you
under your old ammunition truck. M
the other side of Pauvres).
know that your organization will
miss you very much. and your care.
full and thoughtful attention to the wei
fare OF your men will be long remem
bered by them--to my mind there Is
no more striking example Of the won
derful loyaty and understanding be
tween the citizen soldier and his citi
zen officer than that displayed be
tween you and your Officers and old
Bob. Nick and others OF your com
mand have had occasion 10 observe
so well. had rather leave the serv
ice as you are leaving 1t, with the love
loyalty and deep respect OF my mel
and carry with me the consciousness
OF having done by them the best IN!
ability would permit than to be givel
all the honors that the outer worl,
might be able to bestow.
As | sit In my office In RETROSPECT
my mind goes back TO that May 81
in Camp Mabry when you and | n
ceivcd the orders to return immediate
ly to our homes and assemble on
companies OF citizen soldiers. HOY
well those citizen soldiers, and inf
lions OF others who have responded {
the call since that time, have acquii
ted themselves on the glorious page
OF American history will tell in age
yet TO come; how well those citize
soldiers must acquit themselves whe
they are returned TO the pursuits q
civil life and must again take up tn
battles Of livelihood and material su,
cess Is the problem that must deman
my attention and yours--the attentio
Of every man whose interest IL center
ed In the future OF the republic ali
tie welfare OF generations yet t. com,
We are destined to face tremendou
economic and industrial problems tina
will require the thoughts, efforts an
sacrifice OF our best citizens, and
know that that effort will be given a
illustrious victory attained 'ove
there as it has been here.
l wish to say to you that your eff
cient and enthusiastic services wi
always stand forth in my mind as
striking example OF what the citize
officer, suddenly called from the pul
suits Of peace, can do when the safet
Of the republic calls him to the color
May you find when you return I
the pursuits OF civil life that III
bounded success which you deserv,
and | wish for you on this Christina
eve Merry Christmas for tomorrow
a happy New Year soon to come an
n continued and lifelong happiness an
prosperity with your family and you
many friends.
Sincerely your friend and brotht
officer, "the old Texas Militia"
w. l.. CULBERSoN,
It.-Col. General Staff, LIST Section, 36t
Division.
The Mountain Breeze.