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told me that we are only going
to get $50.00 pay for this month,
as our pay has been cut to
$75 a month. They are taking out
$25.00 for last month. I don’t know
where I am going to get off at
with $25.00 alotment and insurance.

Friday May 31, 1915.

The low down Boche are back
to Fere-in-Tordenois. We stood
muster at 4:15 this morning. A
most unearthly hour for
muster. — Went on as corporal
of the guard at 8 o’clock. Get off
at 4 P.M. — Received my commission
and took the oath this afternoon.
A lieutenant was killed in
landing this evening. Heard a
very good talk and saw a
good picture at the Y. The picture