A very hard day. Col. B. and others came and had to sleep on trucks. A terrible night. A big air raid and many Americans killed. Col. Clonter was a fine man and a big loss. Eight were killed by six bombs dropped..
Month: May 1918
Saturday, May 25, 1918
A very pleasant day. We found the hut all cleaned and fine. The war is hard and the loss of life sad.
Friday, May 24, 1918
A very quiet day. Raining and cold, plenty of wind but no sun. Had a good night’s rest in our own bed.
Wednesday, May 22, 1918
Had a quiet day. Capt. was away all day. At night we left and slept in a truck. It was fun but at four the boys came to move the troops and we couldn’t get in our rooms so had to climb in a window.
Tuesday, May 21, 1918
A quiet day but all was excitement. Everybody had to leave the village. At night we went to a farm a mile away and slept in the farm house. It was very damp.
Monday, May 20, 1918
Was an exciting and trying day. At night 28 bombs were dropped in our village. Four men were hurt. Capt. and I saw the bombs drop and helped to shoot at the planes. It was very noisy and exciting.
Sunday, May 19, 1918
A very warm day. The Germans planes came very near and made quite a time. At night we had a band concert. We had a meeting in the afternoon and a Y. man talked and we all enjoyed it. There was a little excitement at night. Three bombs were dropped by the Germans ,and we … Continue reading Sunday, May 19, 1918
Thursday, May 16, 1918
Had a fine concert given by the 28th band. Many of the boys came in and had cocoa. They sure did look tired and sick. Twenty one days at the front and only forty hours sleep.
Wednesday, May 15, 1918
There is a movement of troops. Many were killed while changing. Seven U.D. came back empty. Think of the terrible loss. A wonderful day but sad. Russel left for home. Many of the boys have been killed. I took pictures of some of the Supply Train.
Monday, May 13, 1918
We had a big time. The girls came up and helped.
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 