World War I Officer's Diary

Unknown officer's diary of the Western Front in France during World War I. The bound diary traces the events of April 1918 to April 1919. The officer describes events such as deploying from Camp Merritt in New Jersey, USA, sailing to Liverpool, England, UK, and eventually being stationed in various locations in France and Luxembourg. Of particular significance is the officer's account of the events of November 11, 1918, when the cessation of hostilities was declared on the Western Front.

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Who's responsible?: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries
How much has been digitized?: This collection has been digitized in its entirety.
Where can I find more information?: https://uncg.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/798
Topics: Wartime
Military
People
Subject headings: United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American
Contributing Institution: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries

: World War I officer's diary [covers]; Unknown officer's diary of the Western Front in France during World War I. The bound diary traces the events of April 1918 to April 1919. The officer describes events such as deploying from Camp Merritt in New Jersey, USA, sailing to Liverpool, England, UK, and eventually being stationed in various locations in France and Luxembourg. Of particular significance is the officer's account of the events of November 11, 1918, when the cessation of hostilities was declared on the Western Front.