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Tuesday 25 August 1914 – fine & warm

August 25, 2014 by jbushey

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Working on Keith Road School. Receive letter from Mrs. Graham.

British troops are now engaged fighting the Germans at Namur Belgium & have heavy losses. The French also lose heavily. The Austrians lose 15,000 killed & 30,000 wounded in one battle.

At Neat’s during the evening.

Filed Under: 1914, Diary Entries Tagged With: Austrians, British troops, French, Germans, Keith Road School, mp3

Saturday 15 August 1914 – very hot

August 15, 2014 by jbushey

Working ½ day Keith Road Schools

Sent papers to Mrs. Graham.

Steamer Ancon is the 1st vessel to pass thro’ Panama Canal from Atlantic to Pacific. The Ancon is owned by the US Government.

French advance in Northern Alsace


*SS Ancon- The first ship to officially sail through the Panama Canal during the canal’s opening ceremony. The Ancon was later used at the end of WWI to transport American troops back to the US.

Filed Under: 1914, Diary Entries Tagged With: French, Keith Road School, Pacific, Panama Canal, Steamer Ancon, US Goverment

Thursday 6 August 1914 – rain

August 6, 2014 by jbushey

Raining heavily
Write letters to Mr. George Draycott of Leicester & Harry my Brother.

50,000 British troops land on Belgian and French soil to fight the Germans who are attacking Liege (Belgium)

Battle of Liege

Battle of Liege


* Battle of Liège – The first battle of WWI and the start of the German invasion into Belgium; the battle lasted until the 16th of August.

Filed Under: 1914, Diary Entries Tagged With: Battle of Liège, French, Germans

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