Snowing very hard and it’s cold. The sun tries to shine. A large train of Red Cross men passed on their way to the front. The firing all the time is heavy. Saw many refuges go by and they did look as if they were suffering.
Month: April 1918
Thursday, April 18, 1918
A quiet day. All getting ready for the front. All waiting. It was very cold and raining. Went for a walk and played football with some children. It was fun. Came home and sang to some old people and they sure enjoyed it. Had a pleasant time and then retired. I thought much of the … Continue reading Thursday, April 18, 1918
Wednesday, April 17, 1918
The men are off. Left at seven and the greatest sight I ever saw. The march lasted about six hours and it was a real treat to sing goodbye and a cheer. The happiest bunch of men I ever saw. God bless our boys. Then we cleaned up and had dinner. Then we went to … Continue reading Wednesday, April 17, 1918
Tuesday, April 16, 1918
Getting ready to go. All hands busy. The men are glad to go.
Monday, April 15, 1918
The boys had all day at the hut and were glad as they expect to go to the front.
Sunday, April 14, 1918
Home again. The place was popular and crowded all the time.
Saturday, April 13, 1918
Got located and fixed the benches. Started up and the boys sure did enjoy it; the hut was crowded.
Friday, April 12, 1918
Came home and got located in a fine place. It had been a dance hall before the war and made a good place for us. Had a fine billet too.
Thursday, April 11, 1918
A very bright day.
Wednesday, April 10, 1918
Fixed the benches and chairs and viewed the land. Went to the next town called Trencha rau that is my boys resting place. They were very glad to see me, but could not locate until late.
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 