Record of Events - August 5, 1917-November 11, 1918
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RECORD OF EVENTS A few brief notes pertaining to the Federal service of Company K, Second Missouri Infantry; later Company B, 130th Machine Gun Battalion. Taken from a diary compiled by Angus Armstrong during service. [August] 5, 1917 Federalized at 8:00 AM Sunday morning. Talk by Capt. Frey. [August] 6 Drill on Normal School grounds in AM, Convention Hall Armory in PM., Lt. Eslick read Articles of War. [August] 17 To train at 10:00 PM. Frisco and Mo P ac to Nevada. [August] 18 In train all night. AM pitch tents, set up cots, walk to town. [August] 21 Exams and vaccinations. Sore arms. [August] 22 Measuring for uniforms. First time on guard. [September] 26 Packing up for Ft. Sill. Lv 2:07 PM. Ft. Scott 4:06 PM. [September] 27 McAlester, [Oklahoma] 8:00 AM. Off train for rest. Shawnee for dinner and hike around town. Oklahoma City 2:10 PM. Mess of corn willie and hardtack. Chiokasha 6:20. Ft. Sill 10:15 PM. In car all night. Crap games and singing. [September] 28 Up at 4:40. To camp at 7:30. Tents up. Name changed to Co. B. [September] 30 We are part of the 35th Division.
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[Page 2] June 13 To Docelles. June 17 Caps and wrap leggins. Pay day for Co B. June 23 Truck ride to Thann June 25 Under fire for first time. June 28 Hike to Oderen. June 29 Long hike up mountains to Saulxures. June 30 Hike to Vagney. July 2 Zainvillers
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| Title | Record of Events - August 5, 1917-November 11, 1918 |
| Creator | Armstrong, Angus |
| Source | Armstrong, Angus. Record of Events. 05 August 1917 - 11 November 1918. Goad-Ballinger World War I Collection. Goad-Ballinger American Legion Post, Springfield, Missouri. |
| Description | <p>A record of events taken by Angus Armstrong of Company B, 130th Machine Gun Battalion, 35th Division. This record was taken from his diary and outlines the companies movement from August 5, 1917 until the armistice on November 11, 1918.</p> |
| Subject LCSH | Saint-Mihiel, Battle of, Saint-Mihiel, France, 1918; World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--France--Meuse; Meuse-Argonne Offensive; United States. Army. Division, 35th; Fort Sill (Okla.) |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Army. Machine Gun Battalion, 130th |
| Contributing Institution | American Legion Goad-Ballinger Post 69 |
| Date Original | August 5, 1917-November 11, 1918 |
| Language | English |