had been extended
out to the farthest point where doughboys were digging in. There they
were able later to give the artillery commander information of the
effect of his shells long before he could get his own signals into place
for observation. The British signals were good, but, as the writers well
recall, it was especially assuring when the buzzer sounded to have an
American doughboy at the other end say he would make the connection or
take the message. They never fell down on the job.

General Ironside's commendation is not a bit too strong in its praises
of the signal platoon. We are glad to make it a part of the history, and
without doubt all the veterans who read these pages will join us in the
little glow of pride with which we pass on this official citation of the
Commanding General's, which is as follows:

"The Signal Platoon of the 339th Infantry, under Second Lieutenant
Anselmi, has performed most excellent work on this front. Besides
forming the Signals of the Railway Detachment, the platoon provided
much needed reinforcements for other Allied Signal Units, and the
readiness with which they have co-operated with the remainder of
Allied Signal Service has been of the greatest service throughout.

"Please convey to all ranks of the platoon my appreciation of the
services they have rendered."

(Signed) E. IRONSIDE, Major-General,
Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces, Archangel, Russia.
G. H. Q., 23rd May, 1919.

And our American commander, General Richardson, in transmitting the
letter through regimental headquarters said, "Their work adds further to
the splendid record made by American Forces in Europe."

XXVIII

THE DOUGHBOY'S MONEY IN ARCHANGEL

Coin And Paper Of North Russia--Trafficking In Exchange--New Issue Of
Paper Roubles--Trying To Peg Rouble Currency--Yanks Lose On Pay Checks
Drawn On British Pound Sterling Banks.

The writer has a silver Nicholas the Fifth rouble. It is one of the very
few silver coins seen in Russia. Here and there a soldier was able to
get hold of silver and gold coins of the old days, but they were very
scarce. The Russian peasant had to feel a high degree of affection for
an American before he would part with one of his hoarded bits of real
money.

Of paper money there was no end. When the Americans landed, they were
met by small boys on the streets with sheets of Archangel state money
under thei