both as soldiers and friends.

"We were never fortunate enough to be called into action, but at
all times, I am sure, that all those who came in contact with
Battery D felt that its personnel could be depended upon to do
the right thing at the right time. We all had our blue moments,
but, wherever we may go, or whatever we do, the spirit of Battery
D and the friendships we made will help us.

"Let me conclude by wishing a life of health, happiness and
success to all my old friends in Battery D, and may I further add
that, in looking back, I could have no greater wish than to feel
that their friendship and respect for me could be as great as the
friendship and respect I hold for them all."
CAPT. A. L. SMITH.
"Stepping Stones," Gwynedd Valley, Pa., 1920.

"I had the good fortune to serve with the best Battalion of Field
Artillery in the United States Army--the Second Battalion, 311th
F. A."
MAJOR D. A. REED.
909 Amberson Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., 1920.

"My memories of Battery D are the most pleasant of my army
experiences. I know that your book will fulfill the very definite
need for a complete and accurate account of the experiences and
travels of the members of the battery."
CAPT. PERRY E. HALL.
Springfield, N. J., 1920.

"It would indeed be most regrettable should there be nothing
permanent to remind us of those ties of friendship, far greater
than those of organization, which bound us together for the
greater part of two years. The recollection of the
wonderful spirit and morale of those with whom we were so
intimately associated must ever bring back that old feeling of
just pride which we all felt in our battery."
LIEUT. FRANK J. HAMILTON.
4822 N. Camac St., Philadelphia, Pa., 1920.

"The happiest days of my life were spent in the 311th F. A. and
one of my best friends is Captain Smith of Battery D."
LIEUT.-COL. HERBERT H. HAYDEN.
Army & Navy Club, Washington, D. C., 1920.

CHAPTER XXXIII.

MEMORABLE DATES.

1918.

July 13--Left Camp Meade, Md., U. S. A.
July 14--Set sail from Port Richmond, Philadelphia, Pa.
July 17--At anchor in Hali