A very quiet day. No men in the hut, but planes are overhead and the shooting is terrible and one would think it was just overhead. Fenton came from Mandre; he is all out of supplies and came to get some from us. We had a very pleasant time; he prayed and was enjoyed by all. Cadet is making a cake and Miss Van Harden salad dressing. Both were a success. We had a quiet evening. We had some very distinguished visitors, namely Gen. Dunken, Gen. Wood, and Gen. Bullard and some Cols., and we felt quite honored. Saw Gen. Pearson, and he smiled and saluted me very kindly. The Germans are shelling the road and making a heavy attack.
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Likely location: Near Menaucourt, Meuse, France
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In February 1918, Margaret was serving near Menaucourt in the Meuse department, close to the front lines. American units were now rotating into the trenches for frontline experience under French supervision. She visited Ligny-en-Barrois during this period.
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 