ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
AMERICANS IN ACTION. j
(Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 28. It is reported that 6ome battalions j of Americans are now in the first line of trenches. I
The American artillery are shelling the Germans.
According to other advices from American Headquarters in France tne* announce that troops have been sent to a quiet sector on the French front for a continuation of training. They will form the nucleus of groups for instruction for latter contingents arriving from America. Tlie troops are satisfactorily adapting themselves to their new conditions.
“SAMMyS" ARE FIGHTTNO.
[AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION]
Received this day at 2.36 p.m.,) NEW YORK, October 29
The United Press correspondent at the American headquarters reports that the “Sammies” are fighting alongside the poilus and the greatest comaraderio exists.
The infantry are restlessly awaiting the murderous advance. They marched through tile streets ot nightfall some, singing “Tipperary” in an undertone. ’Pin* Americans are displaying etlie greatest enthusiasm. ° The first sheet of the base used by the battery has been sent to President Wilson.
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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1917, Page 3
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180ON THE WESTERN FRONT. Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1917, Page 3
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