World War I Collection

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