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.

Oct 30, 1918/ Wednesday War Diary: first aerial attack

Got out at 7 a.m. & went up town to get some wine. Had a couple of bottles of good beer. Went over to see the big plane. It was over 100 feet long, has crew of 3 men and carried 1600 lbs of aerial torpedoes or bombs. Saw our first aerial attack tonight. The Boche was bombing Nancy, Toul & Port a Mousson and the anti-aircraft guns were busy. Searchlights played all over the sky. Some excitement. We are now in the zone of advance. Salvaged ordnance here, harness, etc

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