On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
Month: July 1918
Friday, July 12, 1918
We put up our tent and had a terrible time because the men were busy, but we got it up. Then the band came and helped to bring a big crowd; it was fine to be here. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely … Continue reading Friday, July 12, 1918
Thursday, July 11, 1918
Was the same cold rain. We were out to dinner. One of the boys from the Q.M. invited us to use a chicken dinner. There was Segt. Carter, Segt. Pennies, Marrison, Capt., and myself. A very pleasant part and we had a very nice time. We got wet coming home. More Information The following section … Continue reading Thursday, July 11, 1918
Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Went to get my tooth fixed and had a very cold and rainy ride in a Ford truck. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps July 1918 marked the turning point of the … Continue reading Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Very cold and raining. The same trouble. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps July 1918 marked the turning point of the war. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15–August 6) stopped … Continue reading Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Monday, July 8, 1918
Rain and cold, very discouraging, but we did our best. The cover came down several times and we got wet but that is all in war. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps … Continue reading Monday, July 8, 1918
Sunday, July 7, 1918
Went to church but did not stay long as we could not understand. It was a poor church. It was a very pretty day and we had our place under the tree. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 … Continue reading Sunday, July 7, 1918
Thursday, July 4, 1918
Had a great time taking down the tent and getting ready to move and was very busy but got through and went to dinner. Had a fine dinner with the Maj. Then we went for a farewell walk and enjoyed ourselves very much. We were told that we would not leave till the 6th so … Continue reading Thursday, July 4, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 