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.

August 22, 1918/ Thursday War Diary: Heat and too much cider

Another blistering hot day and I’m pretty tired tonight. Have been hitting up my cider pretty heavy and am commencing to feel it. Nearly everyone of the boys was sick last night on the water so they are boiling it now. It takes so long to cool in this hot weather that it’s warm all the time, so I drink cider instead. Hiked for two hours today under full pack and believe me, several of the boys nearly went under with the heat. Had some instruction on the 75 mm gun today.

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