Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Friday Feb 8th

On K.P.  Up at 4 A.M.  Company left for Lifol le Grand at 3 P.M.  Went with the kitchen.  Arrived there at about 6:30. Had to get supper, pack stuff on cars.  Off at 9:30 – some day.  Tried to sleep in barracks with no blankets, etc.

 


(France)

Saturday June 8th

Loafed around most of day. Ball game this P.M. with old Co. A.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Thursday Feb. 7th

More cleaning up. Worked on cars all rest of day.  Mine is fine shape now. Supper at Mlle. Alice’s this P.M.

 


(France)

Friday June 7th

In bed this A.M. Up a short time this afternoon. Back to bed early.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Wednesday Feb. 6th

Another trip to Neufchateau for Fords this A.M.  Worked on cars this P.M.

 


(France)

June 6th Thursday

Sick. In bed all day.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Tuesday Feb. 5th

More cleaning and inspection this A.M.  Went to Neufchateau this P.M. + brought up Fords for Co.  Supper at Mlle. Alice’s this evening.

 


(France)

June 5th Wednesday

Down to Y.M. this A.M. Played cards this afternoon.


Ball game + show this evening at camp Snelling.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Monday Feb. 4th

Inspection + cleaning up this A.M. Cleaning and lecture this P.M.

 


(France)

June 4th Tuesday

On K.P. all day. Feel pretty punk.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Sunday Feb. 3rd

Great day. Off guard at 8 A.M. Wrote letters + read all day. Letter from Bill (his brother Phil's wife) this eve.

 


(France)

June 3rd Monday

Played cards this P.M. Down to Menil la Tour  + Rayoumix. Over to Lieut. Kramer’s place.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Saturday Feb. 2nd

Co. went to range. Was supernumerary of guard so stayed home.  Fire this evening about 1 A.M.  Called to go on guard at 3:30 A.M.

 


(France)

June 2nd Sunday

Paid this A.M. Took walk this P.M. Saw ball game. Went to concert this evening. Miss Kerne – Metropolitan soprano. 101st band.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Friday Feb 1st

Drill this A.M. On range this P.M. digging


implacements (sic) for guns.

 


(France)

June 1st Saturday

Nothing much doing all day. Ball game this evening with engineers.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Thursday Jan 31st

On our range all day with M. Gs.

 


(France)

May 31st Friday

On K.P. all day.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Wednesday Jan 30th

Pistol practice this A.M.  Drill this P.M.

 


(France)

Thursday May. 30th

Went to Bouque this P.M. in Trucks. Punk


ball game and punk boxing bouts.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Tuesday Jan 29th

Same thing again.

 


(France)

Wednesday May 29th

Off guard at 1. P.M. Down to Menil la Tour  after supper. Minstrel show, band. Dixie + I went to Royaumix to see couple Lieutenants. Fine time.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Monday Jan 28th

Same thing today. Home a little earlier

 


(France)

Tuesday May 28th

Saw Wood – Olive Wood’s brother from E. City. On guard at 1. P.M.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Sunday Jan 27th

Over to range at Concourt all day.  All M. guns in 26th div. on one range. Great sight.  Home late. Talk by Col. Parker

 


(France)

Monday May 27th

Off guard at 1:00 P.M. Nothing doing.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Saturday Jan 26th

On kitchen all day.

 


(France)

Sunday May 26th

Down to Menil la Tour  this P.M. Ball game with 101st Eng. Boxing, band. On guard this evening.

 


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Hezekiah Scovil Porter WW I Diary Transcription continued

The following is the next installment of the transcription of Hezekiah Scovil Porter’s diary of his time in the army until his death at Chateau Thierry on July 22, 1918. Again there is one from the beginning of the book and one from 100 years ago today.

Original is in black, annotations in red, horizontal lines indicate page breaks.

 


(France)

Friday Jan 25th

M. G. drill this A.M and P.M. too.  Warm + fine day.

 


(France)

Saturday May 25th

Nothing doing this P.M. Off guard at 1.0 P.M. Took bath. Walk to Sanzy.

 


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