succeeded in getting six wounded Americans on
board, one dying, another almost dead, and a third in a state of shock
from a shrapnel wound in thigh. Necessary to ligate heavy bleeders. Bolo
patrol followed along after bearers.

That night the Allies retreated on both sides of the river. British
Commanding Officer taken aboard hospital boat. Remained over night
anchored in mid-stream. Nothing could have prevented the Bolo boats from
coming down stream and either sink our boat or take us prisoners, for
our guns were left in the retreat. Several wounded on opposite bank but
it was necessary for them to be evacuated overland for several versts
under most extreme difficulties on two-wheeled carts through mud in many
places to the horses' bellies. By moving up and down stream next day the
wounded were found. It was necessary to have the boat personnel serve
what extra tea and hard tack they had to the weary, mud-spattered Royal
Scots.

Americans retreated to Toulgas on right bank of river where Lieut. Katz,
M. C., with medical detachment men established a detention hospital.

On Oct. 16th thirty-five sick and wounded patients were transferred to
Field Hospital 337th, Beresnik. Capt. Kinyon, M. C.., Lieut. Danziger,
M. C., Lieut. Simmons, D. C., and one-half of Field Hospital 337th
arrived at Beresnik from base, and placed on board hospital boat
"Currier." Arranged to take personnel and supplies to Shenkursk and
establish hospital there, at this time occupied by Capt. Watson and
fourteen R. A. M. C. men. Pvt. Stihler transferred to British hospital
barge "Michigan" to work in office of D. A. D. M. S. In addition to
being used for the office of the D. A. D. M. S., the barge was also used
for a convalescent hospital of forty beds, in charge of Capt. Walls, R.
A. M. C.

Left Beresnik Oct. 18th with complete equipment and personnel for
hospital of one hundred beds, also medical and Red Cross supplies. Many
refugees and several prisoners on board. Placed guards from medical
personnel over stores and prisoners. One prisoner tried to escape
through window of boat but was caught before he could get away.

[Illustration: Several soldier standing in the snow with weapons.]
RED CROSS PHOTO
Trench Mortar Crew, Chekuevo--Hand Artillery

[Illustration: Several soldier standing in the snow, two with crutches.]
U. S. OFFICIAL PHOTO
Wounded and Sick--Over a Thousand in All

[Illustration: Dead soldier laying in the snow.]
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