Pershing’s Staff Leads First Expedition Force Abroad
Major-General Sibert given command of the first force sent under General Pershing as commander in chief. American troop transport sets a new record, assembling and landing a large expedition to France with minimal delay after the May 18 order. Pershing and staff work quietly at Washington and San Antonio amid submarine dangers and logistical challenges.
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Movements Gather For Pershing’s Troop Deployment
The article details predeparture troop gatherings and stealthy movements toward embarkation ports as General Pershing and staff prepare a fresh American army in France. Navy crews secure sea lanes while trains and liners shift to war readiness with minimal press notice.
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Marines Slip Quietly Away From Philadelphia Navy Yard
A 2700 strong Pershing expedition marine battalion led by Colonel Charles A. Doyen departed League Island in silence. Major-General George Barnett spoke briefly, urging Marines to uphold corps traditions before the units boarded trains to France. Only baseball practice and a few civilians noted the exit.
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Marines Board Ship Report Sparse Postgame Scene
Marines were boarding a ship while the Jackie beside the home plate dropped his bat and raced toward the street with teammates in pursuit but they missed the rear guard.
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Death claims Warren P Dudley longtime civil service expert
Warren Preston Dudley secretary of the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission for 33 years died yesterday afternoon at his Belmont home after a three week illness. He was 65. Dudley was widely regarded as one of the nation's best informed authorities on public service and his advice was sought by national officials and state leaders.
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Germans Announce Dunkirk Shelling Report
Berlin says Dunkirk port shelled on all fronts as of June 27. London dispatch cites statement from headquarters noting the day was quieter and that Dunkirk was hit by German artillery.
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British Gunfire Stalls German Counter at Arras Front
Official reports say British fire checked a German counter at tack near Fontaine les Croix on the Arras front northwest of Fontaine les Croix. Artillery activity continues along the Galician front with raids noted. Western front fighting remains mainly artillery driven with limited infantry patrols.
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Fronts See Minor Gains as Bombardments Press On
The German war office reports Canadians occupying an extra trench along the Lens Arras road in one action while another assault on the Lens sector failed. Aisne Champagne and Avecourt see renewed heavy shelling aided by big guns near Verdun. In Italy on Monte Ortigara the Austrians claim to have retaken Italian positions and captured over 15 prisoners, while Rome acknowledges Italian withdrawal and notes the shelter the positions provided from Austrian fire.
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Give 'Em Hell Boys: Atlantic Port Farewell Broadcast
At an Atlantic port on June 27 the American expeditionary forces aboard a transport received a rousing send-off. A man in U S uniform leaned over the pier to shout Give ’em hell, boys, at imminent risk, sparking a final thunderous cheer as the troops departed for France.
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