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Chapter III
Chapter XVII
Chapter XX
Chapter XXV
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XX.
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXII.
CHAPTER XXIII.
CHAPTER XXIV.
CHAPTER XXV.
CHAPTER XXVI.
CHAPTER XXVII.

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CHAPTER XXVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XXX.
CHAPTER XXXI.
CHAPTER XXXII.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XX.
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXII.
CHAPTER XXIII.

CHAPTER XXIV.
CHAPTER XXV.
CHAPTER XXVI.
CHAPTER XXVII.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
CHAPTER XXIX.
CHAPTER XXX.
CHAPTER XXXI.
CHAPTER XXXII.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Delta of the Triple Elevens, by William Elmer
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THE DELTA OF THE TRIPLE ELEVENS
THE HISTORY OF
BATTERY D, 311th FIELD ARTILLERY UNITED STATES ARMY, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY
FORCES
[Illustration]
By
WILLIAM ELMER BACHMAN
Standard-Sentinel Print Hazleton, Pa. 1920
COPYRIGHT 1920
BY
WILLIAM ELMER BACHMAN
[Illustration: GROUP PHOTO OF BATTERY D. 311th F. A. Taken at Benoite Vaux, France, March 14,
1919. Reproduced from the Official Photo taken by the Photographic Section of the Signal Corps, U. S. A.]
To The memory of our pals whom we buried in France This Book Is Dedicated
[Illustration: WILLIAM E. BACHMAN
ARMY RECORD.
Inducted into service at Hazleton, Penna., November 1st, 1917. Sent to Camp Meade, Md., November 2nd,

1917, and assigned as Private to Battery D, 311th Field Artillery. Received rank of Private First Class,
February 4th, 1918. Placed on detached service, May 18th, 1918, and assigned as Battery Clerk, First
Provisional Battery, Fourth Officers' Training School, Camp Meade. Rejoined Battery D June 27th, 1918, and
accompanied outfit to France. Assigned to attend Camouflage School at Camp La Courtine, September 30th,
1918, and qualified as artillery camouflager. On October 3rd, 1918, was registered, through Major A. L.
James. Jr., Chief G-2-D, G. H. Q., A. E. F., with the American Press Section, 10 Rue St. Anne, Paris, which
registration carried grant to write for publication in the United States. Remained with battery until March 7th,
1919, when selected to attend the A. E. F. University, at Beaune, Cote D'Or. Rejoined battery at St. Nazaire
May 1st, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., June 4th, 1919.]
FOREWORD.
"You're in the Army now."
Chapter XXV 7
"So this is France!"
Oft I heard these phrases repeated as more and more the realization dawned, first at Camp Meade, Md., and
later overseas, that war seemed mostly drudgery with only the personal satisfaction of doing one's duty and
that Sunny France was rainy most of the time.
The memory of Battery D, 311th U. S. F. A., will never fade in utter oblivion in the minds of its members. 'Tis
a strange fancy of nature, however, gradually to forget many of the associations and circumstances of sombre
hue as the silver linings appear in our respective clouds of life in greater radiance as each day finds us drifting
farther from ties of camp life.
Soldiers, who once enjoyed the comradeship of camp life, where they made many acquaintances and mayhap
friends, are now scattered in all walks of civilian life. While their minds are yet alive with facts and figures,
time always effaces concrete absorptions. The time will come when a printed record of Battery D will be a
joyous reminder.
With these facts in mind I have endeavored to set forth a history of the events of the battery and the names and
addresses of those who belonged.
The records are true to fact and figure, being compilations of my diaries, note-books and address album, all
verified with utmost care before publication.
In future years when the ex-service men and their friends glance over this volume, if a moment of pleasant
reminiscence is added, this book will have fully served its purpose.

WILLIAM ELMER BACHMAN, 1920. Hazleton, Penna.
PREFATORY NOTE.
An effort has been made in this volume to state as concisely and clearly as possible the main events connected
with the History of Battery D.
To recount in print every specific incident connected with the life of the organization, or to attempt a military
biographical sketch of every battery member, would require many volumes.
My soldier-comrade readers will, no doubt, recall many instances which could have been included in this
volume with marked appropriateness.
The selection of the material, however, has been with utmost consideration and for the expressed purpose of
having the complete narrative give the non-military reader a general view of the conditions and experiences
that fell to the lot of the average unit in the United States Army in service in this country and overseas.
Grateful acknowledgment is due to those who aided in the verification of all material used. Many of the
battery members made suggestions that have been embodied in the text.
To A. Ernest Shafer, D. C., and Conrad A. Balliet, of Hazleton, Penna., belongs credit for information
supplied covering periods when the author was on detached service from the battery. To Dr. Shafer
acknowledgment is also due for the use of photographs from which a number of the illustrations have been
reproduced.
From Prof. Fred H. Bachman, C. A. C., of Hazleton, Penna., who read over the manuscript, many valuable
suggestions were received.
Chapter XXV 8
W. E. B. Hazleton, Penna., 1920.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter XXV 9
CHAPTER I.
SOURCES OF THE DELTA World Events The Nucleus Declaration of War. U. S. Joins Selective Service
Plans.
CHAPTER I. 10
CHAPTER II.
A CAMP BELCHED FORTH Selection of Camp Meade Site Cantonment Construction Building
Progresses Home Leaving Preparations.

CHAPTER II. 11
CHAPTER III.
"YOU'RE IN THE ARMY NOW" Officers at Fort Niagara Assignment of Officers Barrack org New
Soldiers Arrive.
CHAPTER III. 12
CHAPTER IV.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Description of Barracks A Day's Routine Getting Catalogued Inoculations and
Drills Soldiers Arrive and Leave.
CHAPTER IV. 13
CHAPTER V.
LEARNING TO BE A SOLDIER First Non-Commissioned Personnel Effects of
Transfers Schools Hikes Athletics Idle Hours.
CHAPTER V. 14
CHAPTER VI.
FLEETING HOURS OF LEAVE Holiday Season Approaches Thanksgiving Feast Practice
Marches Barrack 0103 Christmas 1917.
CHAPTER VI. 15
CHAPTER VII.
WELL GROOMED BY DETAIL Stable Police Inspections Staff Changes.
CHAPTER VII. 16
CHAPTER VIII.
BATTERY PROGRESS Formal Retreat Quarantine Celebration Rumors. Baltimore Parade West
Elkridge Hike.
CHAPTER VIII. 17
CHAPTER IX.
FAREWELL TO CAMP MEADE Getting Ready Advance Detail Departure.
CHAPTER IX. 18
CHAPTER X.
ABOARD THE S. S. MORVADA Set-Sailing Coastland Appears Halifax Harbor Convoy Assembles.
CHAPTER X. 19

CHAPTER XI.
DODGING SUBMARINES Ocean Journey Starts Transport Life Sub Scares. Destroyers Delayed Battle
With Subs.
CHAPTER XI. 20
CHAPTER XII.
A ROYAL WELSH RECEPTION Barry, South Wales Parade His Majesty's Letter. English Rail Journey.
CHAPTER XII. 21
CHAPTER XIII.
A BRITISH REST CAMP Crowded Tenting English Mess A Rainy Hike. Off for Southampton Flight
Across the Channel.
CHAPTER XIII. 22
CHAPTER XIV.
"SO THIS IS FRANCE!" Cherbourg A Battery Bath Side-Door Pullmans. Montmorillon.
CHAPTER XIV. 23
CHAPTER XV.
WHITE TROOPS INVADE MONTMORILLON Racial Difficulties French Billets Impressions. The
Gartempe.
CHAPTER XV. 24
CHAPTER XVI.
ACTIVE TRAINING AT LA COURTINE To La Courtine French Artillery Camp Russian Revolt Life on
the Range Sickness Casualties.
CHAPTER XVI. 25