World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
World War I Officer's Diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0401
Content Description
Unknown officer's diary of the Western Front in France during World War I. The bound diary traces the events of April 1918 to April 1919. The officer describes events such as deploying from Camp Merritt in New Jersey, USA, sailing to Liverpool, England, UK, and eventually being stationed in various locations in the UK and France. Of particular significance is the officer's account of the events of November 11, 1918, when a cease fire was declared and the war was over.
Dates:
1918 - 1919