A photocopy of a diary kept by New Haven soldier John T. Dillon. The diary records some biographical information and lists the names and sometimes... Show moreA photocopy of a diary kept by New Haven soldier John T. Dillon. The diary records some biographical information and lists the names and sometimes addresses of other Company C soldiers. In some cases Dillon records the date of capture, wounding or death of a soldier. Dillon also records a list of wrestling holds, letters sent home, General Orders and morse code, which he labels Wig-wag. Wig-wag was another name for flag-signalling that was based on Morse Code. Of particular interest is his accounting of the Battle of Seicheprey on April 20, 1918. The last entry is dated July 18, 1918, the day of the Battle of Château-Thierry, where Dillon writes "Today the 101st-104th went over the top and drove the Germans way back -.- captured artillery - and took the Hill - Tomorrow its our turn I hear -.- we are ready and while we may never come back we will do our best all the Boys in the Best of Spirits. -.- In case I don't come back its Good Bye Good Luck and God Bless You All". Show less