As May 1917 was coming to an end, the biggest questions raised by the declaration of war on Germany were about to be answered. Would Americans volunteer to be drafted into the Army to fight in the bloodbath that was the Western Front, and, if so, where would they be sent to be turned into disciplined soldiers?
The Bridgewater., N.J. Courier News of May 28 summarized what was about to happen: “This week will see lively times in the state in connection with the military movement and the plans for…
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