Discover the story of the 101st Machine Gun Battalion, from front-line service to a lasting veterans community.
This history chronicles the Battalion’s experiences in France, its postwar reunions, and the efforts of the unit’s association to preserve memories, support families, and honor the fallen. Read through the daily notes, messages of camaraderie, and the spirit that kept these men connected long after the war ended.
Across this edition, you’ll encounter the rhythm of life in the field and at home—the moves to new billets, the routines of drills, and the warmth of gatherings at armories, churches, and hotels. It documents how comrades stayed in touch, how they honored those who were lost, and how a shared history helped ease the transition from war to peace.
- Ground-level scenes of moving between towns, barracks, and campaigns in Europe.
- Descriptions of reunions, memorials, and the creation of a lasting association.
- Profiles of officers, mess duties, and the human side of military life after Armistice.
- Stories of letters, messages, and community support that linked soldiers to loved ones at home.
Ideal for readers interested in World War I history, military unit stories, and the bonds that form when service ends.