Reflections of a Rational Republican

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 14, 1918

March 14, 1918

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

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 13, 1918

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 take things easy until I get better. To go to Sick Bay after every meal for medicine. Have not had any food since 10th.

Ships scattered at 9 P.M. this date. Ran into a storm; ship pitching and rolling all night.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 13, 1918

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 12, 1918

March 12, 1918

Sick in bunk all day. Fever high and chills; had headache.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 11, 1918

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.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 10, 1918

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 to 4 P.M.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 10, 1918

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 9, 1918

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.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 8, 1918

March 8, 1918

Arose 7 A.M.

Worked around G.S.K. all day.

On watch until 9 P.M.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 7, 1918

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.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 6, 1918

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.

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 6, 1918

Source: C. Gilbert Hazlett, March 5, 1918

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 1st, shows that the object was in reality a submarine; that it fired a torpedo at the “George Washington”, a transport carrying about 5,000 American troops; the “Washington” by maneuvering, managed to escape, and torpedo shot across her bow, missing its mark by a few feet. Continue reading →