Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 132, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1918 — HEROINES IN BATTLE [ARTICLE]

HEROINES IN BATTLE

Young Women of Red Cross Make Fine Record. _ Render Invaluable Service in Opening of German Offensive in France. Washington. —Young women of a Red Cross front line unit made a fine record in the opening German offensive in France. At Roy e they took over the direction of military traffic. One girl in uniform standing at the four corners directed columns of guns, cavalry, supply wagons and troops, thus preventing a traffic jam. These women were the last to leave several towns before the Germans entered. They aided hundreds of refugees and established temporary kitchens, where, among others, 250 British soldiers who had not eaten for many hours were fed. The girls also established an information bureau at Montdidier until this town was captured by the Germans. They picked up wounded when they were unable • to make their way to dressing stations, and brought food to

canteens and kitchens to keep them going. At times the girls were only one day ahead of-the advancing Germans and once crossed a bridge only a few moments before it was blown up. For eight days they worked without removing their clothes 4 , sleeping on straw in barns when they could sleep, and eating irregularly. AU in all, the conduct of American girls and women back of the lines is calculated to inspire our soldiers to the highest courage and exertions.