The 302nd
ENGINEERS
by,
Gilbert H. Crawford
Thomas H. Ellett
John J. Hyland
CHAPTER XIII.
ONCE MORE ON THE OCEAN
THE Holland-American liner Nieuw Amsterdam had been
reserved for the use of the 302nd Engineers on its return
trip. On the 22nd of April, the embarkation took place.
There were no absentees.
Just before the Regiment embarked, orders were received
promoting several non-commissioned officers to be 2nd
Lieutenants, as follows: Henry W. Robertson-HQ Co. L. T.
Avery-Co. "A". H. A. Meek-Co. "A". F.
G. Egan-Co. "B". Orwell Logan-Co.
"E". G. M. Chinery-Co. "E". A. A.
Jungdahl-Co. "F".
The Nieuw Amsterdam sailed from Brest on the afternoon
of the 23rd of April. A. fine voyage of ten days brought
the Regiment to New York on the 2nd of May. Who will
describe the sensations of the men as the Statue of
Liberty hove in sight? Except for the haunting
consciousness of the comrades left behind, no greater
happiness could be experienced.
Thus it was, that on the 2nd of May, the 302nd Engineers
arrived once more on American soil after slightly more
than a year's absence in France.