On this day when you celebrate anniversary your national independence,
at the very hour when in hard-fought battles France defends her
independence against a foe whose mad lust for world-domination
threatens liberty of all nations, and whose savage deeds threaten moral
conquests of civilization, I extend you profound French affection for
your great and generous nation, and seize opportunity to offer renewed
assurances heartfelt gratitude people of Lorraine, for admirable
devotion of all members American Ambulance, Pont-à-Mousson.