A new rumor – we are to go to Camp Merritt with the 102; it doesn’t say when. I’m getting tired of rumors, however, and don’t take much stock in them.
News? None. This morning we drilled until 10:15. Then came the order; “All photographers in front of barracks.” Visions of passes and transports. Bu no, it was only top sergeant announcing we were to report to the company mechanic to do some work. There were 5 tents to put up and we stalled along on the job until 2 P.M.
Camp Merritt was a military base in Cresskill, in Bergen County, New Jersey, that was activated for use in World War I. (Wikipedia)
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Letters from Sidney Friend During The Great War 