Item 03: Arthur John Moore diary, 1 January 1918-10 January 1919 - Page 92

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[Page 92]

Anthems of the different Allies, they gave vent to their feelings, and "The Marseillaise" was sung with fervor. As I listened to the music, the thing that struck me was what a "poor washed out" tune was "God Save the King" when compared to the "Marseillaise" or the Belgian National Hymn.

The Armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

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