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Andrew Fisher
Andrew Fisher was born in 1882, there is no record of early life, but the family member believes he dropped out of 8th grade to pursue a trade. -
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand caused shock and outrage from the Austria-Hungary Empire. The assassin was a Serbian terrorist by the name Gavrilo Princip. Gavrilo Princip was later taken into custody and sentenced 20 years. -
The beginning of World War I
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. They declare war 1 month to the date after the assassination of the heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand. After getting support from Germany, Austria gave Serbia an ultimatum that all propangda about the Empire be controlled. -
Bread rationing is introduced in Germany
The German government had not made plans for a long war. By 1914, they relied on imports for about 1/3 for their food. Since most men and horses were called for the war effort. Food production was cut in half by the end of the war. -
Enlisting
Andrew Fisher was 35 when he entered the army. Andrew was part of the 26th engineering unit, where they were mostly made up of enlisted, not draftees. -
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Battle of Ypres
The second battle of Ypres lasted from the 22nd of April of the 25th of May, It marks the first use of chemical warfare from the German Empire. -
Allies Land in Gallipoli Peninsula
The ally powers landed in Gallipoli Peninsula to try and take the Ottoman Empire capital, Constantinople, now present-day Istanbul. It was an unsuccessful campaign that started with a British and French failed naval attack. -
Sinking of Lusitania
Less than one year into the war, German U-boats sink the passenger vessel, the Lusitania. On board the Lusitania, there were 120 Americans. This sparked outrage throughout the United States. -
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Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was both the largest and longest battle of World War I. The battle was against German and French troops. Poor weather delayed the German attack on the French. -
Battle of Jutland
The battle of Jutland was the first encounter of the world's two largest naval powers. The German strategy was to draw out british ships and destroy them. This seemed to work as they claimed victory. However, after international view, they were leaning towards a british victory. -
Camp and basic training
He first went to Camp Custer in Battle Creek, Michigan then to Camp Dix, New Jersey for basic training. Arriving on September 10, 1917. Although men from the 26th Unit were to perform engineering duties, they were still required to go through basic training and that meant close order drills, rifle practice, long marches, KP, and guard duty. After basic training they boarded trains for New York Harbor and sailed for France on March 29, 1918, on the Troop Ship Rochambeau. -
Arriving in Europe
Andrew Fisher was part of company C. Before going to the front, Company C was sent to Saint Inan to receive gas training. Mustard gas and other toxic gases were used frequently by both sides. The gas is heavier than air and they would settle into the trenches. Some would blind. Some would burn. But all would disable. -
Front Lines
On October the 12th, 1918, Company C arrived at Clermont-en-Argonne where their first view of War.They were attached to the American First Army for whom they were to provide fresh water. -
Christmas Truce
British forces heard German troops singing carols, eventually messages between the trenches began. Both sides came out and exchanged gifts and played impromptu soccer games. -
Germany and Allies sign Peace Treaty.
Representatives from Germany and allied powers sign the Treaty of Versailles. The Chinese government refused to signed due to mines in China owned by Germany were given to Japan.
