Went for a trip in the General’s own side car. Went to the hospital. Saw Col. Ber. Shaw and he told me to go to Sabastapole there I saw Lt. Fahester and he treated my ear. Came home and the Gen. arranged for a car to take me next time and each day. In the evening Cadet and I went to the front; it was a very quiet night but pretty. We saw some lonely German dug outs, heard the men singing in their earthy homes, and was glad that I was yet alive. The night was very noisy. The Boch dropped a shell in an ammunition dump and the noise was terrible. Not many were hurt. Had a nice visit from Maj. Posenfelt and his Adj. The close of an adventurous day.
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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 