77 Motor ambulances manned by Salvationists. 87 Hotels for use of Soldiers and Sailors. 107 Buildings in United States placed at disposal of Government for war relief purposes. 199 Huts at Soldiers’ Camps used for religious and social gatherings and for dispensing comfort to Soldiers and Sailors. 300 Rest-rooms equipped with papers, magazines, books, etc., in charge of Salvation Army Officers. 1507 Salvation Army officers devote their entire time to religious and social work among Soldiers and Sailors. 15,000 Beds in hotels close to railway stations and landing points at seaport cities for protection of Soldiers and Sailors going to and from the Front. 80,000 Salvation Army officers fighting with Allied Armies. 100,000 Parcels of food and clothing distributed among Soldiers and Sailors. 100,000 Wounded Soldiers taken from battlefields in Salvation Army ambulances. 300,000 Soldiers and Sailors daily attend Salvation Army buildings. $2,000,000 Already spent in war activities. 45 Chaplains serving under Government appointment. 40 Camps, Forts and Navy Yards at which Salvation Army services are conducted or which are visited by Salvation Army officers. 2184 War Widows assisted (legal and other aid, and visited). 2404 Soldiers’ wives cared for (including medical help). 442 War children under our care. 3378 Soldiers’ remittances forwarded (without charge). $196,081.05 Amount remitted. 600 Parcels supplied Prisoners of War. 1300 Cables sent for Soldiers. 275 Officers detailed to assist Soldiers’ wives and relatives; number assisted, 275. 40 Military hospitals visited. 360 Persons visiting hospitals. 147 Boats met. 324,052 Men on board, 35,845 Telegrams sent. 24 Salvationists detailed for this work. 20 Salvationists detailed for this work outside of New York City. |