The War Romance of the Salvation ArmyHill, Grace Livingston
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The War Romance of the Salvation Army
Hill, Grace Livingston
World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army
I wish to express my most sincere appreciation of the work of your
organization with my regiment. Your Officer has done everything that
could be expected of any organization in carrying on his work with the
soldiers of this command, and has surpassed any such expectations. He
has assisted the soldiers in every way possible and has gained their
hearty good will. He has also shown himself willing and anxious to
carry out regulations and orders affecting his organization. As a
matter of fact, all the officers and soldiers of this command are most
enthusiastic about the help of the Salvation Army, and you can hear
nothing but praise for its work. The work of your organization, both
religious and material, has been wholesome and dignified, and I desire
you to know that it is appreciated.
J. L. Hines,
Colonel, Sixteenth Infantry.
In sending a contribution toward the expenses of the War Work, Colonel
George B. McClellan wrote:
Treasurer, Salvation Army, July 24, 1918.
120 West 14th Street, New York City.
Dear Sir:
All the Officers I have talked with who have been in the trenches have
enthusiastically praised the work the Salvation Army is doing at the
front. They are agreed that for coolness under fire, cheerfulness under
the most adverse conditions, kindness, helpfulness and real efficiency,
your workers are unsurpassed.
Will you accept the enclosed check as my modest contribution to your
War
Fund, and believe me to be
Yours very truly,
Geo. B. McClelland Lt.-Col. Ord. Dept., N. A.
CABLEGRAM.
Paris, December 17,1917.
Commander Miss B. Booth,
120 West 14th Street, New York City, N. Y.
I have carefully observed the work of the Salvation Army from their
first arrival in Training Area First Division American Expeditionary
Force to date. The work they have done for the enlisted men of the
Division and the places of amusement and recreation that they have
provided for them, are of the highest order. I unhesitatingly state
that, in my opinion, the Salvation Army has done more for the enlisted
men of the First Division than any other organization or society
operating in France.
F. G. Lawton,
Colonel, Infantry, National Army.
To Whom It May Concern:
The work of the Salvation Army as illustrated by the work of Major S.
H. Atkins is duplicated by no one. He has been Chaplain and more
besides. He has the confidence of officers and men. Major Atkins, as
typifying the Salvation Army, has been forward at the very front with
what is even more important than the rear area work.
Theodore Roosevelt.
The following letter was sent to Major Atkins of the Salvation Army:
Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry,
France, December 26, 1917.
I wish to thank you for the great work you have been doing here among
the men of this battalion. You have added greatly to the happiness and
contentment of us all; giving, as you have, an opportunity for good,
clean entertainment and pleasure.
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