South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-02

a and home rs days AFTER they
sailed New York. They merely obeyins
army orders. And after years intensive training
Camp Shelby. Miss. their dream materialzed Per
haps some Of the people will remember the orgdhza
BY Of the Third Indiana Infantry,
which BY when the men were mobilized
south Bend, Aug. s. 1917
A great many south Bend people will remember
the local boys drab. who would refresh their
memories as they passed the colors in front of the
Y NJ G. A. and fail render the prescribed salute
They hard soldering reporting for duty
al o'clock in the morning eating the delicousry
made pies donated by the OF South Bend. And
yes had night hikes away out Riverside Drive
back to quarters lasting late at 10 o'clock at
night Here and there over the streets OF the CITY
would squad OF men marching OF
practice semaphore signaling. Every afternoon at
o'clock the martial strains of the band would thrill
the people and the boys would march oil 70 Leepel
retreat South Bends representatives in the
Third Indiana Infantry were preparing to fight the
Hun.
But this did not last long Orders spoiled this happy
life and were afoat that men were wanted Tor
immediate duty This resulted in few men
being complete the 15Oth Field Artillery. IN
contribution 70 the Rainbow division hand
fol Of men from the machinegun headquarters supply
and Company f chosen and have made a name
themselves which will never be forgotten. More
orders followed and Company left for Hattiesburg
Miss, start the camp. Sept 10 the re-
naming three companies started lap OF long
Journey their destination being Benjamin Harri
what treat IL was with plenty to eat. box
lunches being provided nv the people of South Bend
Lat the afternoon the boys arrived and found
advance detail from the supply company busily
engaged In drawing supplies. But where were we to
Spring Valley. Trucks began bringing In the bag
gage and the made themselves at home on their
trunks. Yes. they had trunks, for South Bends sons
travelled style and letters home started. l say
started, because that is all the had an opportu-
nifty do The first sergeants whistle interrupted the
proceedings and we found our homes had arrived
but at the other end OF the field.
ENTERED THE TENTED CITY.
Details were organized and canvas mansions
commenced to make their appearance soon tented
city was in place and the boys had home but wna
home without something to eat. and it was getting
After several trips to the and back TO camp
Britton located and cur first meal In
the field was in progress weary ouncn that nisht
up their hunks on the ground everyone trying
to a level spot to sleep on but the majority
found comfort laying in wagon rut Lie In the neld
had started. schedules inaugurated and the
camp took a very war-ke appearance.
Rumors o. pay day filled the camp. and finally It
rived sept % Fort Harrison to be an old story
in a very short while brilliant newspaper
acrptions OF Camp shelby, barracks. hot
shower baths etc, filled with anxiety TO get
there and complete their 16 weeks training. so the;
might get over there" Company gave
out the good news and sept 2s found everything in
readiness for departure for the southern training
I'M 81 The SOUND of the burle of the morning OF
the 2Sth all tents fell the north and the
camp at Spring Valley Soon
started journey southwark In day coaches. the
Pullnans failing TO arrive. Here initiated 20
our army food-salmon, beans and cold fried
chicken. which purchased from the mess fund.
ARRIVE AT HATTTTSBURG.
The that the did not have sleepers did MOI
hinder them I'm the least. The day coaches
the soth we we're greeted by sign which
read 'The Hub City OF the south" Hero our train
was
Mississippi Central and after several hours impatient
riding reached Camp shelby. l. miles from Hatties
prior TO leaving Fort Harrison many rumors were
in that the Third Indiana Infantry would
cease when it reached Camp Shelby. Here the
rumors proved to he tacts as part OF the regiment
was sent to Brigade to
far end OF camp, where Company was encamped.
We found camp in Camp Shelby.
Located upon hill. where dransge excellent
We we're afforded splendid view of the camp and
the tents pitched. our &c weeks intensive
training had started.
Red artillery hat cords replaced the blue hat cords
ouartermaster corps. And wha. reoicing took place
rifles left the regiment. oct 1. 1917. the
hrd Indiana Infantry was replaced by the 18TH field
artillery 6Srd artillery brigade 3Oth division soon
the men were busfly jumping around logs out
- the little clearr- learning cannoners change most
This style Of drilling did long however as
horses soon arrived from remount depot and then
that unforgettabIe cdn of stables" was added to the
SCHOOLS AT REGDnENTAL CAMP.
From early morn until late in the afternoon the
lowed by a regimental parade Tins routine soon
changed and 3-ineh held pieces issued
ferent batteries schools started and the regi-
mental camp assumed a more war-ike appearance
han ever. Former school were learning
the art Of wireless telegraphy Others studying wig
signaling; everyone was busy even the band Men
who in civilian life had beer accustomed 10 JOY ridag
in father car were becoming real horsemen and not
having saddles. performed stunts that the daring
equestrian OF the sawdust ring would not attempt
peat
The 9Th field artillery arrived camp and details
OF non-commissioned officers orgari-
cation Here country riding
a saddle taught 10 was not so hard when stopped
10 consider officers OF the were re-
ceiving the OF instructions. from the
colonel down % the second Meutenauts At this time
rhinss looked bad for the regiment, the
lieutenauts threatening 10 resign IL they had
=, continue 20 curry horses but somehow tbev man
a2ed stay through the course.
Then came the improvement in quarters. wooden
floors and walls and electric lights placed
tents and We were very comfortably located Word OF
held 49, 49, Ii rsi5sreI % r,Oiol. Tor orr II
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