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20th left V. [leG_] crossing Belgian
border at 120 P.M. and just across
saw our first chickens country
noticeably cleaner and free from
wars ravages. Ecouvier, Virton
Ethel [18...?] hike. Spent night in
chauteau Leclaireau. Count DeBerry
Gov. of Province -- arriving after dark.
Well treated and great bed, beauti --
ful place.
21" left 1.30 P.M. for Arlon. On previous
day saw many houses that had been
fired by Huns and heard horrible
tales of their military rule.
Reached Arlon about 5 P.M. a place
whose inhabitants had suffered cruelty
at hands of Huns -- more than 400 civil-
ians of this neighborhood had been
shot! many taken for factory work.
Weather cold but clear.
Out of Arlon 22" where cue had been
royally received and treated on hike
to Hobscheid-Lux. Beautiful winding
road along base of hills. fairly good
[billers?] here.
Off 2 P.M. 23" for Kruchten, following
valley -- a most beautiful trip.
Everything has typical Ger. appearance
Good quarters and fair mess.
25" Rain. 1" since 17th, days very short
about dark 330.
Remained here till Dec. ", learning at
1.30 P.M. -ir Ferstweiler across Ger.
border going over bridge at Wollen
port at 8.00 P.M. overly road thru
beautiful narrow valley.
Spent one night here up at 5 a.m.
& walked 3K down hill to where
outfit was acmped, learning for
Oberweis, trip to this point by
far most beautiful yet.
Established hosp. in school-house
and had good quarters.
Here from 3-5" finished evacuating
patients at noon. leaving for
Gerolstein via Bittburg and from
arriving 2 P.M. Barracked in
Schioss Bruhen Bottling works.
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