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
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 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
Wednesday, May 1, 1918
A blue, rainy day but all is well. We had a good meeting. A large crowd; the place was crowded. 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 … Continue reading Wednesday, May 1, 1918
Tuesday, April 30, 1918
Rain and mud. Had a very pleasant chat with D. Barker. Had a fine time at night, the Y.M. gave a show and the hut was crowded. Ens. P. came and brought her brother. She had been looking for him for a long time but at last he came. More Information The following section provides … Continue reading Tuesday, April 30, 1918
Monday, April 29, 1918
A rainy and muddy day but this is the life for me. The hut was crowded all day and the rain kept up. Capt. went to help Maj. Achens. It was a real treat; some of the boys were from the N.G. of the 26th. It was fine to see them. Went home late and … Continue reading Monday, April 29, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 