Memorandum from Second Lieutenants Harry Gaines and Loyd Han to R. I. O., 140th Infantry

Oct. 23, 1918. 347 Ro: R.I.O., 140th Inf. at 21:15 called O.P's Metz and Strassbeug to ascertain if barr ge was called for from our'sector. They reported no signals observed from any point in our front. Barrage lasted thirteen minutes and fell in immediate vicinity in which our patrol was advencing, nearing this point at time of burr ge Had we known or this firing our patrol would have been held up until after barrage and it no uld have been to our advantage. As it was they were forced to change course and withdraw. Harry we Gaines RECORDS and Lieut. 140th inf, to 3rd Bn. I.OL Oet. 23, 1918. 20: R.IGO. 140 th Inf. October 21.st a barrage was put down about a hundred meters in fromt of our patrol. Again tonight October 23, the same thing happened. IfIt is possible the matter should be investigated. 1 was not out on Oct. 21, but tonight I am positive our lines did not call for any artillery fire. There was no need for it on either occassion. Loya he Han. 2nd Liett. 140th Inf 2nd Bn. I.O.