Sunday, December 30, 1917

In the morning we had chats with the men and had a very pleasant time. Meeting at night was fine. The men were a picture, and if it was on canvas would be famous. One held a candle while two had a book and they sang; and they could sing. The hall was dotted over … Continue reading Sunday, December 30, 1917

Saturday, December 29, 1917

A cold day and we had a very good time cleaning and fixing the hut. Especially interesting was making fudge in a two quart pan, the boys eat while it is hot. In the night we had cocoa and there was a big rush to get the first cup, just like a lot of children. … Continue reading Saturday, December 29, 1917

Friday, December 28, 1917

Adj. Starberd arrived after a cold ride. He took Ens. Perrino, Bushnell, and myself to Montiers. We had coffee and pie and then to Gonal Court for supplies. It was some crowded auto. Maj. Anderson, Bushnell ,and myself were in the back seat, Capt. White and Adj. in the front. We had 9 cases of … Continue reading Friday, December 28, 1917

Thursday, December 27, 1917

Was very cold and we had a hard time but got things in order.

Wednesday, December 26, 1917

We got things together and talked to the different men. They all helped to fix things up.

Christmas Day 1917, in Bure

We were here with the 6th Field Artillery and we had a very pleasant time. The boys run out to see the American ladies, Lt. MacLoud and myself. We had chow with the officers and it was great. There were about twelve men and we two women. Our room was a very cold and big … Continue reading Christmas Day 1917, in Bure

Sunday, December 23, 1917

Very cold. Had breakfast with the officers and went back to our rooms and made a fire in old fashioned grates. Then I made the beds and the men came and we had prayers and God came very near. The Col. came and told me to do my best and I will. Could not attend … Continue reading Sunday, December 23, 1917

Saturday, December 22, 1917

On my way to a new place with Lt. U. MacLeoud. Bure is the name of the place. The auto was loaded to the limit, and all we could do was laugh. When we arrived in the village we got a royal welcome. Lt. Aneree came to the car and gave us the glad hand … Continue reading Saturday, December 22, 1917

Friday, December 21, 1917

Told to pack up all your goods and be off. I did and got on my way to Headquarters. Had a pleasant evening and a cold night. Got some of Fred’s homemade candy, and it was good. Then the Boch tried to make things uncomfortable with an air raid and it shook the house and … Continue reading Friday, December 21, 1917

Sunday, December 16, 1917

We had a few happenings today. Fri. Pearl came, and with him came Ens. and Mrs. Berrdiks and Capt. Persons, and Adj. Hammond and Ens. wife stayed here to get acquainted with the work Adj. is to take an itinerary for a while. On payday we had a very busy time. I made fifty six … Continue reading Sunday, December 16, 1917