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Decisions
After debating about joining the army a decision had been made. John Joseph Brennan and Harry Willard decided to join the army -
Troop B
At 9am John and Harry go to the aromoury at troop B to sign up.
They heard from others that troop B would be hiring -
Drill
July 25-August 24 1918 John Starts Drill.
These Drills Go From Early Morning To Night
Also They Walk Around Albany Daily -
Engineer Train Mustered
Engineer train mustered into federal service by major townsend, USA at troop B Armoury, New Scottland Ave -
Move Asap
Orders were unexpectedly recieved to move as soon as possible to NYC armoury at corner of 94th street and Park Ave. -
Farewell
Sunday morning mass John recieved holy communion
John also shared saddening goodbyes with his siser Mary
Farewell Parade for soldiers
Left troop shed @9:30PM headed towards Railroad Station -
No sleep till 4:30AM
Arrival at NYC 5:30 AM
Recruits stayed up all night until 4:30 AM -
Poor Sleeping Environment
Drill in Central Park
Sleeping on boards with only one blanket -
Turkey Farewell
People of NY made a turkey supper for a farewell.
Plans For Parade -
Farewell Parade
27th Division Parade in NYC
Sendoff parade
Final farewell from NY -
Arrival at Camp Sadsworth
John Joseph Brennan arrives at camp Sadsworth, in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Became a disiplined soldier.
Slavery was still happening -
Camp Stewart
Arrival at camp Stewart.
Port of Embarknation
Nearing time to become "Fighting Men." -
End Of WWI
The 11th month on the 11th day during the 11th hour World War I Ended
At 5 a.m. on Nov 11th 1918 Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France.
