Many letters were written and there was much talking. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had … Continue reading Sunday, May 12, 1918, Mother’s Day
Month: May 1918
Thursday, May 9, 1918
Meeting tonight. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had pushed deep into Allied lines. American forces … Continue reading Thursday, May 9, 1918
Saturday, June 8, 1918
Capt. went to Buere and I had a busy time. Col. B. came at five and we had a talk; it seemed like old times. Had a good meeting but the boys had to leave because of the changing the 28th in to the front and the 18th out. Had a very bad night of … Continue reading Saturday, June 8, 1918
Wednesday, May 8, 1918
The Y. gave a time in our hut and we had a jolly time. It is terrible; very heavy firing all the time. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By … Continue reading Wednesday, May 8, 1918
Tuesday, May 7, 1918
We made cocoa and the men enjoyed it very much. A noisy day and night. There are many sad hearts, brave Mothers. The boy are such brave men. This is the best bunch I have been with. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely … Continue reading Tuesday, May 7, 1918
Monday, May 6, 1918
This was a day of hard fighting and much loss. A very busy day for the Red Cross. Many of our boys were gassed. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps … Continue reading Monday, May 6, 1918
Sunday, May 5, 1918
Had a very interesting time. The French band gave a program and we had a man speak. Rev. Ferdick from N.Y. At seven we had our own meeting and 22 raised their hands for prayer and 18 got saved. A fine time. At night all the trucks took men from the 26th and 28th to … Continue reading Sunday, May 5, 1918
Saturday, May 4, 1918
One fine day after a heavy thunder storm. Went to dinner with staff and had lots of fun. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By May 1918, the crisis on … Continue reading Saturday, May 4, 1918
Friday, May 3, 1918
A wonderful and busy day. The air raids are terrible, many planes and much noise. But our boys are busy. I went with Staff to Lignu on a shopping trip and had a lot of fun. Saw two French funerals. Went to the hospital and saw Howard. He is better. The hospital was a school … Continue reading Friday, May 3, 1918
Thursday, May 2, 1918
A sunny and bright day, all well and doing fine. God has blessed us here. Many of the boys are passing over but that is war. A happy day, the boys had a fine time in the tent. The day was sunny and very enjoyable being so rare. Coe came and all was well. We … Continue reading Thursday, May 2, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 