#HappyFourthOfJuly from 1918! I forgot to share my diary entry from yesterday, so I'll share both my entry from July 3rd *and* July 4th...you lucky dogs!

THREAD!
July 3rd 1918
Transferred from Camp Leach to Wash Barracks on this date assigned to Co. “D” 604th Engrs. Geo. Branchaud wasn’t transf’d. Will miss him because he has been a good pal.

July 4th 1918
We were issued our rifles today. Had to clean them before we left camp. Got...
thru about noon. Had dinner at camp (swell dinner) Then went out to Glen Echo and met Geo. Staid out there till about 9.30. Went up town and had some chop suey then back to camp at 12.30."

So, no burgers or brats or dogs for George on the Fourth; just some classic...chop suey?!
Happy Fourth everyone! That's all from 1918!
You can follow @GeorgeGoesToWar.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.