Month: December 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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Bure / Meuse department, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps December 1917 brought harsh winter conditions to northeastern France. Margaret … Continue reading Thursday, December 27, 1917

Wednesday, December 26, 1917

We got things together and talked to the different men. They all helped to fix things up. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Bure / Meuse department, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps December 1917 brought harsh winter conditions to … Continue reading Wednesday, December 26, 1917

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