852.00/4948: Telegram
The Consul at Gibraltar (Williams) to the Secretary of State
Gibraltar, March 16, 1937—10
a.m.
[Received March 16—7:05 a.m.]
[Received March 16—7:05 a.m.]
The following information was given British Intelligence Service by an Englishman who had deserted Spanish Government forces and who came to Gibraltar a few days ago from Castellon.
On February 18th an American battalion 450 strong arrived near Chinchon between Madrid and Valencia. Said to be fully armed and equipped. He added that he had been wounded, and cared for at an American dressing station February 23rd 50 kilometres behind the lines.
Williams