The war record of the Fifth Company, New England Regiment, Second Plattsburg Training Camp

This compact volume gathers the service records of the men who formed the Fifth Company of the New England Regiment at the Second Plattsburg Training Camp during World War I. With brief biographies, hometowns, and post‑war occupations, it paints a vivid picture of ordinary citizens thrust into military leadership. The entries trace each officer’s path from the training fields of New England to the battle‑scarred frontlines of France and Germany.

Compiled shortly after the war, the book serves both as a roll call for the fallen and a keepsake for surviving comrades, offering a glimpse into the daily realities of training, deployment, and the hardships of early twentieth‑century warfare. The careful, if imperfect, documentation reflects the dedication of the company’s record‑keeping committee, preserving names like James P. Cole and Robert H. George for future generations. Listeners will find a heartfelt tribute that combines personal detail with the broader story of a community’s contribution to the Great War.