“Had two men wounded. I + Cooper took them back to wait for the ambulance." Continue reading...
Author: jpwest13
Litter Bearer
"Sgt. Harper made me a litter bearer.” Continue reading...
Last Day at Camp Marquette
"The men realized that at last they were to meet the acid test. Everywhere men could be seen reading over old letters from their sweethearts, mothers and wives. They wrote letters home, many being left in the Regimental Post office to be mailed only in case they did not return." Continue reading...
Leadership
Less than a week before joining more than a million soldiers in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the 70th Infantry Brigade and its regiments changed out several of its key leadership positions. Continue reading...
Logistics
"Because of the overcrowded condition the transports did not reach us until the 22nd and 23rd. Rations were short. The men were tired, cold, wet, hungry and rations were very short. " Continue reading...
Camp Marquette
"During the night, September 21st, the entire brigade marched northward, directly into the Argonne Forest, keeping carefully hidden from observation." Continue reading...
WWI Centennial Commission
"There is a national memorial built to honor American soldiers of every war of the 20th century - except for World War One." Continue reading...
Éclaires
"Camped in woods. Are soon to go into real action.” Continue reading...
On the Move
"When we ride in trucks that means that the 35th is needed bad somewhere." Continue reading...
Pompey
"We were reserve troops in this greatest American action, The St. Mihiel Drive." Continue reading...