Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1918 — HAIG COMMENDS 2d CORPS [ARTICLE]

HAIG COMMENDS 2d CORPS

With the British Army in Belgium, Nov. 27. —The American 2d corps, whch served with the British •4th army during the closing days of the war, has been rewarded for its work by a glowing letter of praise from Field Marshal .Haig, the British commander-in-chief. The field marshal’s message to the commander of the coiTs, reads: “Now that you are leaving the British zone I wish again to thank .you and all the officers, noncommissioned officers and men on behalf of myself and all ranks of the British armies in France and JiQaaders for the very gallant and efficient service you have rendered during your operations with the British fourth army. ■“On the twenty-ninth of September you participated with distinction in a great and critical attack which shattered the enemy’s resistance on the Hindenburg line and which opened the road to final victory.

“The deeds of the 27th and 30th American/ divisions which took Bellecourt and Nauroy and gallantly sustained the desperate struggle for Bony will rank with the highest achievements of the war. “The names of Brancourt, Premont, Busigny, Vaux-Andigny, St. Souplet and Wassigny will testify to the dash and energy of your attacks. I am proud to have had you in my command.” The 30th division mentioned by Field Marshal Haig was known as the Wild-cat division, and came from the southeastern states. This division was in command of General E. M. Lewis, formerly commanding the Indiana national guard on the Mexican border.