A very blue day. It was cold and rainy. Capt. went to Ligny. Capt. Marryple and Lt. Russel went to Harve. We had supper and wrote some letters and got to bed early. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, France … Continue reading Sunday, April 7, 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.
Saturday, April 6, 1918
Had breakfast and off to shopping. I got shoes and a rain coat. Was measured for a new dress. They pin a muslin on you and cut it to fit and its fine. Then to lunch. Out to finish shopping. Then we all had a bath and shampoo. Had dinner and then we all took … Continue reading Saturday, April 6, 1918
Friday, April 5, 1918
Goodbye to St. Jorve. Capt. Bishop went to Sammy. We backed the boys and made hot cakes and finished packing. Hickie and Col. came for dinner, and we had none but helped get things on the truck. Left and got Capt. Lad and went to Ligny. Then to Paris. Oh my, the fun was great. … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 1918
Thursday, April 4, 1918
Had good news. Col. came and told us we were going with the boys. It was what we wanted but oh my, the packing up. The boys helped and we had lots of fun. How we laughed. It made light of the work; it was soon done. The soldiers were very glad when they heard … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 1918
Wednesday, April 3, 1918
Lt. was told that she was to go to another place. All was well but Capt. B. and Lt. were out walking and Capt. Y. and I kept house. It was a great time. They ask me if we are going with them and we want to go. More Information The following section provides historical … Continue reading Wednesday, April 3, 1918
Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Capt. made pies and Lt. donuts. A rainy and blue day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps April 1918 saw continued German offensives and growing American involvement in combat. Margaret was in … Continue reading Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Monday, April 1, 1918
A busy day. Made pies and donuts. The boys are to leave. We have been out of flour and sugar all week and cooked only what the different ones would bring. It was fine. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, … Continue reading Monday, April 1, 1918
Sunday, March 31, 1918
The boys got ready to go. Had a good meeting. About ten raised their hands for prayer. One man sat on the bench with Capt. She played and it was fine. How the boys can sing. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: … Continue reading Sunday, March 31, 1918
Sunday, March 24, 1918
It was one fine day. We cleaned up and had dinner then Capt. and Lt. went away. Capt. and I kept house. Bell came to see us and was a welcome visitor. Hickie came and brought supplies and stayed for supper. We had a wonderful meeting. The hut was crowded and the men enjoyed the … Continue reading Sunday, March 24, 1918
Saturday, March 23, 1918
Had a pleasant visit from Clare and Renton. They had dinner and told us all the news. Fred wouldn’t eat slum. He took Lt. Young to another place. The night was the busy time. We made hot cakes and served them out of the pan to the men. It took just three to a man … Continue reading Saturday, March 23, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 