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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is … Continue reading Wednesday, May 22, 1918
Author: Margaret Sheldon
Captain Margaret Sheldon became a commissioned Salvation Army officer in 1904, she was born in Millvale, Pennsylvania to English parents. Margaret volunteered to serve in France and Germany during World War I, cooking doughnuts and serving them along with other treats to the US Army soldiers. After the war, she came back to the US and served in the Honolulu, Hawaii Boy’s Home. Margaret died in Elgin, Illinois on August 2, 1963.
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne … Continue reading Tuesday, May 21, 1918
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary … Continue reading Monday, May 20, 1918
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: … Continue reading Thursday, May 16, 1918
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Wednesday, May 15, 1918
Monday, May 13, 1918
We had a big time. The girls came up and helped. 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 … Continue reading Monday, May 13, 1918
Sunday, May 12, 1918, Mother’s Day
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
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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 