Paris Peace Conf. 181.921/58
The Interallied Military Mission to the Commanding General of the Roumanian Army of Transylvania
Budapest, November 26, 1919.
Subject: Bombardment of defenseless town.
- 1.
- The Interallied Military Mission has learned with surprise and astonishment that the Royal Roumanian Forces have fired upon the defenseless town of Tokaj, resulting in the killing and wounding of several inhabitants. It is likewise learned that the Roumanian Forces did not leave the vicinity of Tokaj on the date agreed to by them.
- 2.
- It is trusted that Your Excellency has already taken punitive measures in regard to the offenders in this case, and it is requested that this Mission be informed as to the result of Your Excellency’s investigation, as such action as shelling a defenseless town during a time of armistice is entirely contrary to the customs of war.
H. H. Bandholtz
Brig. Gen. U. S. A. President of the Day