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Wednesday, January 16, 1918

Left Marson. Had breakfast at eight and got in a bus. It was crowded with six people and luggage. The lady who drove the horses was named Margaret. We had a nice slow ride to Bonville looking at the trees and hills and brooks. The day was like a spring day. We looked over the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 16, 1918

Sunday, January 6, 1918

Some of the boys came home, but they were sick. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Meuse department, near Demange-aux-Eaux, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps January 1918 was a period of continued training and preparation. The AEF was growing … Continue reading Sunday, January 6, 1918

Saturday, January 5, 1918

Very quiet because all the troops are away on maneuvers. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Meuse department, near Demange-aux-Eaux, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps January 1918 was a period of continued training and preparation. The AEF was growing … Continue reading Saturday, January 5, 1918

Thursday, January 3, 1918

Had breakfast then Carles and Howard went for a trip to Nancy. We made fudge and donuts, and it took much of the day, as four was all that could be cooked at a time. We got them finished and Adj. took some to the hospital. Cocoa and fudge. They were very glad to get … Continue reading Thursday, January 3, 1918

Wednesday, January 2, 1918

All but fifty of the boys left for practice to be gone for five days. So we got busy and cleaned up. We scrubbed the tables and benches and cleaned up generally. In the afternoon Carles came and with him was Ens. Perrince, but best of all he had seven boxes from the U.S.A. for … Continue reading Wednesday, January 2, 1918

Tuesday, January 1, 1918

The men had a free day, and it kept one busy at the counter. We made fudge and molasses candy and it was good to see some of the Mother’s boys enjoy themselves, perhaps for the last day dated Jan. 1. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the … Continue reading Tuesday, January 1, 1918