General Putz, Commanding the Detachment of the Army of Belgium, to Monsieur Andrew, Inspector of the Ambulance Service of the American Hospital.
Monsieur,—
My attention has been called to the valuable services rendered to this army by the American Automobile Sanitary Section, which is attached to it.
This Section did, in fact, in conjunction with the English Section, safeguard the removal from Elverdinghe to Poperinghe of numerous soldiers wounded in recent battles. Despite the bombardment of Elverdinghe, of the roads leading to it, and of the Ambulance itself, this removal was proceeded with, night and day, without interruption, and with particular efficiency as to speed and regularity.
I cannot possibly praise too highly the courage and devotion manifested by the members of the Section, and I should be obliged to you if you would kindly transmit to them my congratulations and my thanks for the great physical effort which they so generously consented to make, and for the notable services they have rendered.
Pray accept, Monsieur, the assurance of my most distinguished consideration.
(Signed) Putz
EXTRAIT DE L'ORDRE D'ÉTAPES
No 661 POUR LA JOURNÉE DU
6 JUIN 1916