TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE Italic text is denoted by _underscores_. The tables in this book are best viewed using a monospace font. Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book. THE WAR RECORD OF THE FIFTH COMPANY NEW ENGLAND REGIMENT SECOND PLATTSBURG TRAINING CAMP _Published for limited circulation among the former members of this organization_ [Illustration: (colophon)] PRINTED AT THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS 1922 COPYRIGHT, 1922 HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS DEDICATED TO OUR DEAD Harold N. Donovan Harold F. Flynn Harold L. Pinkham George W. Ryley Charles M. Toole FOREWORD We trust that any errors or omissions which may be found in this book will be overlooked, as due to the nature of the subject it was particularly difficult to make a perfect and complete record. Had it been possible in November, 1917, to have foreseen the futures of all the 5th Company men and published these records at that time, this book would undoubtedly have been of far greater interest than it is at present. We hope, however, that even now it will be of lasting value as a reminder of old friends and stirring times. FIFTH COMPANY RECORDS COMMITTEE. FIFTH COMPANY WAR RECORD FIFTH COMPANY INSTRUCTORS AT PLATTSBURG JAMES P. COLE _Permanent Address_ Omega, Louisiana. _Business Address_ Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. _Present Occupation_ Assistant Professor of Mathematics. _Last heard from_ May, 1922. As a Captain, Infantry, in the Regular Army detailed to instruct at Plattsburg. Later assigned to 4th Division for duty. Sailed overseas, May 5, on H.M.S. Olympic as major commanding a battalion in one of the 4th Division Infantry regiments. German Submarine U-103 rammed and sunk during this voyage on May 11. Landed, Southampton, May 12. Crossed to France from Dover to Calais. In training behind the British lines about four weeks. Entered front lines for four days with the French at Laferte-Milon. Took part in Aisne-Marne Offensive entering the lines July 29, near Sergy on the Ourcq in command of a front line battalion. Was wounded that afternoon, having left leg shattered above the knee and a small hole in shoulder. Sent to Base Hospital No. 48 near Nevers. Evacuated in November, sailing from Brest, November 19, and arriving Newport News, November 29. Sent to Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia, as patient. Retired from active service, October 30, 1919. OLIVER JAMES SCHOONMAKER _Permanent Address_ Ashburnham, Massachusetts. _Business Address_ South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. _Present Occupation_ Chair Manufacturer.