Day after Thanksgiving. Cooked a goose and we had a fine dinner. Two of the boys brought the bird and stayed for dinner. Their names are Mesers Wilson and Milton of Co. B. 1st Ammunition Train. They enjoyed the dinner and so did Maj. Anderson, Ens. Purviance, and Ens. Sheldon. More Information The following section … Continue reading Friday, November 30, 1917
Month: November 1917
Wednesday, November 28, 1917
Hear heavy bombardment all night. The Germans are firing on Nancy, using 16 inch shells. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By November 1917, the AEF training zone was fully established. American … Continue reading Wednesday, November 28, 1917
Tuesday, November 27, 1917
Heard: At the time of the American war with Spain, a number of rich ladies gave to one of our vessels a pulpit, very costly. In an engagement, a Spanish ship was sunk and the American sailors threw the pulpit over to the Spanish sailors. They were saved. The altar was made in the shape … Continue reading Tuesday, November 27, 1917
Monday, November 26, 1917
A fine snow, but it turned into rain. A very bad day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By November 1917, the AEF training zone was fully established. American soldiers were learning … Continue reading Monday, November 26, 1917
Sunday, November 25, 1917
A very busy day. We had a very good meeting in the morning. A visitor, Lt. Merry, led. Adj. got dinner for them. Meeting at night; the best we ever had. One of the men played and another sang, and several spoke. A good spirit was felt. More Information The following section provides historical … Continue reading Sunday, November 25, 1917
Tuesday, November 20, 1917
A wonderful day. We put up the field kitchen and it nearly smoked us out. After a while it did fine. It is a God send. We can bake four pies and fry donuts at the same time. A great day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the … Continue reading Tuesday, November 20, 1917
Monday, November 19, 1917
A very fine day. A busy, pleasant time. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By November 1917, the AEF training zone was fully established. American soldiers were learning trench warfare from French … Continue reading Monday, November 19, 1917
Sunday, November 18, 1917
First we had breakfast. It is a cold and dreary day, but God is good to us. I have been thinking of the soldiers. Some are so young, only boys. Looking into their faces one sees homesickness. Every time you talk to them it is of Mother and home. Some say, “I wish I could … Continue reading Sunday, November 18, 1917
Saturday, November 17, 1917
Baked pies, cakes, and donuts and, my, it was a fine day. God is good and all is well. Bought some goods for aprons. Only 50 cents a yard. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this … Continue reading Saturday, November 17, 1917
Friday, November 16, 1917
Baked pies. 32, all ordered. A fine day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By November 1917, the AEF training zone was fully established. American soldiers were learning trench warfare from French … Continue reading Friday, November 16, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 