Sidney D. Light's WWI Diary, Postcards & Letters, 329th Battery Book Accounts

American 329th Field Artillery in France

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Battery "B" of the 329th Field Artillery began training at Camp Custer near Battle Creek, Michigan on Sept, 1917.

The "B" battery left for France on June 16, 1918, saw battle in the Thiacourt Toul sector Nov 2-11, 1918, and departed France on Apr 23, 1919.

Compiled letters, postcards and war diary entries tell the war from Sid's viewpoint, detailing daily life, training, war, and recreational experiences . Shortly after the war ended, a handful of men (including Sid Light) compiled a Barrage book, giving a more complete outline of troop experiences. Taken together, these give a detailed account of an American WWI Field Artillery soldier's life.

Aug 15, 1918 (Messac) War Diary: Breaking orders

Still riding. Had no sleep last night as car was so crowded. Passed through Rouen and several other large towns and landed at Messac about 5 pm., unloaded, crossed the river and pitched shelter tents in big field near river. Went in swimming. Ordered to remain within tented area and not to go into town. Beat it through M.P.’s and got a bottle of wine for 6 Francs. Good stuff. Went to bed at taps after singing for about an hour. Buchanon, Westrom & Brown were arrested for fighting in a saloon and put in the guard house.

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