On August 23rd civilians opened fire on the water-carriers of the 9th
Company from the village of Rossignol, which was already occupied
by German troops. The leader of the water-carriers was Sergeant
Flashar. In consequence, the civilians were taken prisoners by the
men of Infantry Regiment No. 157. On August 23rd Cyclist Heinrich was
similarly fired at by civilians in the village of Les Bulles, after a
considerable force of German troops had already marched through the
place.