Army Memoir Fragments From War Patrols And Echoes Of Old Pepper
A wartime reminiscence recounts nerve wracking trench actions, artillery misfires, and a high tension inspection with General Pepper. The narrator details a bold D 238 battery strike on a German road, the captain’s courage and panic, and the aftershock of orders gone through by none. It also introduces Old Scotty and Ananias, veteran figures, amid recruiting zeal and sharpshooter exploits. A night patrol in No Man's Land ends with a costly encounter and a daring recon venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Cassell
Cassell O. K
IP &T
Brigade
Reef
Stick
Une
Inter
Old Pepper
Pepper
England
Tve
Eaid
Yank
Scott
Scotty
Northwest
Northwest Mounted Police
America
Rockies
Scotland Yard
Old Scotty
Atkins
Ananias
G. R
Home Defense Corps
No Man's Land
Halty
Night Patrol Near Trenches Ends With Safe Return
A wartime diary fragment recounts a near capture after wandering into the enemy German lines by mistaking safe ground. The narrator describes wire entanglements, a loud ripping noise, and a tense crossing back to Allied lines before collapsing in relief, later revived by rum.
C C Mackenroth Announces Sheriff Nomination Bid
C C Mackenroth announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff subject to voters at the June 26 1918 primaries. This notice appears in the Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Mackenroth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bowie
Figdter
Williston Electric Construction Co
P.O
Williston
Whole Wheat Milling Co