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March 14, 1918 Storming and waves high. Sick in bunk all day. Can’t keep food down.

March 13, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Went to sick bay at 8 o’clock. Dr. Spencer gave me an examination with stethoscope and determined that I had a temporary slight attack of cardiac trouble. Said to stay in my bunk and … Continue reading →

March 12, 1918 Sick in bunk all day. Fever high and chills; had headache.

March 11, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. until 11 A.M. Taken sick and had to go to my bunk. Destroyers left us at 7 P.M.

March 10, 1918 Arose 6.45 A.M. Ship laid in Quiberon Bay until 3.30, when our convoy of four torpedo destroyers entered Bay, and the “Susquehanna”, “Mexican”, “Pastorius” and ourselves started our journey. On watch, Forward Fire Control, Sweeney’s place, 2 … Continue reading →

March 9, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Captain’s inspection at 10 A.M. Worked all day in store room. Ship hoisted anchor at 10 P.M. and left St. Nazaire. Anchored in Quiberon Bay at 4.15 A.M. to wait for destroyers before proceeding.

March 8, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. all day. On watch until 9 P.M.

March 7, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. until 3.30 P.M. On liberty until 9.30. Came back to ship at 7 P.M. after buying some souvenirs. Turned in at 8 P.M.

March 6, 1918 Arose 7 A.M. Worked around G.S.K. until 3.30 P.M. On liberty until 9.30 P.M. Took dinner at Cafe Britaign, with Leisson from the ship. Turned in at 9.30 P.M.

March 5, 1918 Arose at 6 A.M. Worked in G.S.K. all day until 4.30 P.M. Went ashore on liberty until 9.30 P.M. with Yarnall, Farrand, and Stroh. Official report sent to Washington, D.C. in regard to the submarine scare on March … Continue reading →