Né le—13 Juin 1893. á- New York. Canton d- “ ” Départément d- New York. Residant á- Bordeaux. Départément d- Gironde. Profession d- Sans. Fils de- et de- Domicilies á- Sans. Canton d- “ Départément d- ” Signalement. Cheveux- Blonde. Yeux- gris bleu. Front- Nez- rectiligne. Visage- ovale. Poids- 60 Kilos. Taille- 1 mtr-75 centimetres. Ou Engagé, Volontaire; durée guerre, le 24 n’bre 1914, á Bordeaux, départément de Gironde. Numéro de la Liste Mutrieule-997. Translation. RUSSELL KELLY. SOCIAL STATE Born the 13 June 1893, at New York. County of “ ” Department of New York. Resident at Bordeaux. Department of Gironde. Profession of—without. Son of and of Dwelling at, without. County of “ Department of ” Description Hair Blonde Eyes gray-blue Forehead Nose straight Face oval Weight 132-1/2 pounds Height 5 feet 9 inches Where engaged; volunteer; duration of the war, 24 November 1914, at Bordeaux, department of Gironde. Number on recruiting list—997. A small aluminum tag is given us. I wear mine on my left wrist fastened by the mess-can chain. It is inscribed as follows: Russell Kelly EV 1914 Front side Bordeaux LM 997 Reverse side The other day the Colonel inspected us and grouped us according to nationalities: there were eighteen groups. We were lined up and the Colonel was giving instructions when an aeroplane appeared, so we promptly sought shelter. We all watch for an aeroplane and when one comes we generally are marched to quarters. Quite a number of 'planes are active but it is almost impossible to tell to which nation they belong. No chance is taken, however, and we quickly get under cover. It frequently happens that the sound of the motor is heard before the 'plane is located. Last Sunday night heavy canonading was heard. It continued throughout the night, which was remarkably moonlight, and kept us awake the major part of the time. It must have been a big battle; I never heard its equal before.