Conscript 2989: Experiences of a Drafted Man

"Conscript 2989: Experiences of a Drafted Man" by Irving Crump is a story from the World War I era showing what it was like for a soldier suddenly thrown into military service. It's about soldier number 2989 as he deals with the major change to army life, mixing funny moments with serious thoughts on being homesick and fitting in. We see him worried about becoming a soldier, noticing all the different kinds of people around him, and laughing at the craziness of the first days. He starts getting used to the army, finding friendship in shared struggles and unexpected good times that bring the soldiers closer together.