A SINGLE-HAADED EXPLOIT.
SOLDIER CAPTURES A GERMAN STAFF.
An official American wireless message was received in Sydney on October 10 by the Consul-General for the United States, to the effect that an American soldier, Corporal F. Hubbell, of Toledo, Ohio, had, single-handed captured a German artillery staff consisting of a major, three captains, six lieutenants, and 22 privates on Mont Blanc. Corporal Hubbell, who is ,30 years ol age enlisted in January last. In the course of the attack he lost his detachment. He discovered a German dugout- and demanded the inmates to surrender. A Prussian officer came out with a pistol in hand, but Corporal Hubbell covered him and made all the rest dome out and surrender . He then marched them back to the cages.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1918, Page 1
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126A SINGLE-HAADED EXPLOIT. Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1918, Page 1
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