Wednesday, April 16, 1919:
Nothing new except rumors. New dope says we will be inspected on Friday by inspector general from St. Nazaire. Two preliminary inspections tomorrow. Regular medical this A.M.
Thursday, April 17:
Two pack inspections today preliminary to final tomorrow. More red tape than ever. Lieutenant Smith very encouraging in his remarks. Say things never looked better toward a getaway since our arrival. Went downtown tonight with Chalfant, Johnnie, Hap, Risley, Savage to see YMCA boxing matches. There were about 6 bouts--some were very good. One S.S.U. man (Edwards 506) was represented and fought a hospital man 3 tow-minute rounds to a draw. If Edwards had had the experience he would have knocked his opponent out in the 2 round.
Friday, April 18:
The only thing good about this Good Friday is the sunshine. We stood inspection before a Major from St. Nazaire-inspector general. It went pretty well, but not good enough. Our drill and packs were alright, but our clothing he would not pass. We are to be issued new clothes and stand clothing inspection next Sunday or Monday. The Major said he had inspected some 30,000 troops in base ports recently and that our contingent of 402 men had by far the most decorations of any body of troops he had seen. “The men must have better looking uniforms to go with the decorations.”
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