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[left page of diary]
JUILLET
18. JEUDI. S. Camille.
52nd Inf. Brig. launches the first
attack of the Chateau-T. drive at 4:45 A.M.
Gained preliminary objective in 20 minutes
Took Toray & Belleau. Were held up
by French Div, on our left who were stopped
by machine guns.
19. VENDREDI. S. Vinc. de Paul.
52nd Inf Brig.
Continued the advance. Gained
considerable more ground. Took
Bouresches.
[right page of diary]
JUILLET
20. SAMEDI. Ste Marguerite.
Continued on towards Bezu.
Losses were heavy. 104th Inf
reported as having lost over 1/2.
their men. Many Germans taken
prisoners.
21. DIMANCHE. S. Victor.
Rose at 8 A.M. Worked until [1:30] A.M.
Went to 103rdFld. Hosp. and helped in
Operating room until 5:45. There were
several patients with serious wounds.
Had supper and returned at 7:45 P.M. to
Hosp. Put on duty in receiving tent. Worked
until 6:45 next morning. 8 men died dur-
ing night. Helped to take out 4 of them.
Arrived in office at 7 A.M. Went to
bed, where I stayed until 11 A.M. on Monday. Arose
and did my work.