Eddie V. Rickenbacker WWI Diary
Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker's 1918 wartime diary entry. (03/13/1918). Rather an exciting day. Had advance notice that General Petain, commander and chief of French Army. After much polishing and brushing, we were prepared for his arrival which was about 5:30 P.M. After receiving the French squadrons and decorating several pilots, then he did us the favor of receiving us, we marched up in formation and glad it was all over within a few minutes. Was talking to Major Huffer when the antiaircraft started shooting and search lights were hunting Hun bombers. Naturally after that we all jumped into the trenches, our 1st experience.
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