861.00/3998: Telegram
The Chargé in Russia (Poole) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received March 4, 2:22 a.m.]
922. A few days previously to French mutiny reported in my 920, March 2, 4 p.m. British infantry company arriving among reenforcements [Page 621] from Murmansk refused to go to the front. Remained recalcitrant until dealt with personally by General Ironside. Several ringleaders now under arrest and may have to be shot. Total of 121 French mutineers under arrest, Ironside insisting upon severe disciplinary action against ringleaders. Colonel Stewart tells me he expects to keep American battalion in hand by drilling them himself during rest period. For the military attaché’s report see his number 178 to military staff, Washington, dated March 3, 7 p.m.21
To Paris as number 53 same date.
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