This diary transcript was contributed to the website by the nephew of George A Morrice. George kept a complete and detailed diary from the day he enlisted til the day of his discharge. I'm sure you will agree that it makes fascinating reading. EDITING NOTE: Many entries are in pencil and are faded and several were written on wet pages. For this reason some words are difficult to make out. Questionable words are underlined. Items in (italics) have been added to explain or clarify some entries. Alexander Morrice 355 West St. New York City, N.Y., U.S.A. Enlisted March 27, 1918 Enlisted at Fort Slocum, N.Y. Friday April 5, at 9:00 am Arrived at Training Camp at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S.C. April 6, 1918 at 11: pm Left Training Camp for Camp Hill, Newport News, Va on May 10, 1918 at 3:00 pm Started for France May 17, 1918 Arrived in France May 30, 1918 Enlisted in Company C, 3rd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 102nd Field Signal Corp, New York National Guard, 27th Division In case of accident, notify Mother, Mrs. Annie Morrice 355 West St. New York City, N.Y., U.S.A. (This page is followed by 8 pages of French/English vocabulary, 3 pages of semaphore and dot/dash code, the 12 general orders for sentries, and 5 pages of military insignia.) Autographs of Comrades Walter J. Mahoney Chas Patrick Kahler Earl W. Chapman George C. Whitney Ralph E. Bridges (Joe) Gerald T. Condon Harry G. Smith C. F. Dooling C. R. DeNyse Robt. H. Kennedy ? ? Gregory A. Purcell Frederick Passet John H. Miller Conrad Breiby Elmer J. Hilsing Wainwright Swain Frank ? Horan Henry G. Johnson Howard J. Anderson Account of Battles Engaged In Mount Kemmel on left of Dickeybush Lake from August 2 to 24. 107 Regiment holding line. Somewhat heavy casualties. On Cambrai - St. Quenten front in front of St Emrilie and Ronssoy from Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 - 107th drive through Hindenburg line to Le Catelet. One hell of a time. Estimate 500 killed. Casualtie about 1500. Made all objectives. Oct. 7 to 11 in reserve for 30th Division, following up as they advance. Credit for trick in trenches. Superior Officers Cpt. Everett ( Commander, "C" Company, 102nd F.S. Bn) Cpt. Motley ( Commander, "C" Company, 102nd F.S. Bn.) Cpt. Torman 2nd Lt. Heath (Staff, "C' Company) Gen. O'Ryan Lt. Giblin Cpt. Schenk Cpt. Maloney (Commander, "C" Company) Col. Vanderbilt (Commander of 22nd NY Engineers and chief engineering officer at Camp Wadsworth) Maj. Howe (C.O. Hq & Supply Detachments, 102nd F.S. Bn). Maj. Hallahan (promoted Lt Col., Chief Signal Officer, 27th Division) Lt. Tear Lt. Albertson (Staff, "C" Company) Sgt. Woods Sgt. Sherman (Sgt. 1st Class, "C" Company) Sgt. Lupold (Master Signal Electrician, "C" Company) Sgt. Jost (Sgt 1st Class, "C" Company, K.I.A.) Sgt. Carey (Master Signal Electrician, "C" Company, K.I.A.) Sgt. Purcell ("C" Company) Lt. Davern (Staff, "A" Company) Lt. Gorman (promoted Capt, Commander, "C" Company) Col. Debenbois (DeBevoise, 107th Commander, later promoted to Brigadier General, 53rd Inf. Brigade) Lt. Freeman Lt. Lochyear French and British coins 2 Pages of metric system MARCH 22-MAY 31