In a great number of cases these volunters had families and others dependent upon them for support and maintenance. Great hardships and suffe rings as the result of these enlistments were cheerfully *endured. and all burdens borne pattiotically and courageously. Many families and dependents of these men were assisted and cared for by the Polish National Committee of America and by the American RedCross. There were in all 108.000 Polish emigrants. recruited from every corner of the habitable globe. fighting in France on -the western front in the ranks of the Polish Army tinder Gen. Hallers- command. They contributed in a large measure to the glorious victory won.
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