Adj. Starberd arrived after a cold ride. He took Ens. Perrino, Bushnell, and myself to Montiers. We had coffee and pie and then to Gonal Court for supplies. It was some crowded auto. Maj. Anderson, Bushnell ,and myself were in the back seat, Capt. White and Adj. in the front. We had 9 cases of … Continue reading Friday, December 28, 1917
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Thursday, December 27, 1917
Was very cold and we had a hard time but got things in order.
Wednesday, December 26, 1917
We got things together and talked to the different men. They all helped to fix things up.
Christmas Day 1917, in Bure
We were here with the 6th Field Artillery and we had a very pleasant time. The boys run out to see the American ladies, Lt. MacLoud and myself. We had chow with the officers and it was great. There were about twelve men and we two women. Our room was a very cold and big … Continue reading Christmas Day 1917, in Bure
Sunday, December 23, 1917
Very cold. Had breakfast with the officers and went back to our rooms and made a fire in old fashioned grates. Then I made the beds and the men came and we had prayers and God came very near. The Col. came and told me to do my best and I will. Could not attend … Continue reading Sunday, December 23, 1917
Saturday, December 22, 1917
On my way to a new place with Lt. U. MacLeoud. Bure is the name of the place. The auto was loaded to the limit, and all we could do was laugh. When we arrived in the village we got a royal welcome. Lt. Aneree came to the car and gave us the glad hand … Continue reading Saturday, December 22, 1917
Friday, December 21, 1917
Told to pack up all your goods and be off. I did and got on my way to Headquarters. Had a pleasant evening and a cold night. Got some of Fred’s homemade candy, and it was good. Then the Boch tried to make things uncomfortable with an air raid and it shook the house and … Continue reading Friday, December 21, 1917
Sunday, December 16, 1917
We had a few happenings today. Fri. Pearl came, and with him came Ens. and Mrs. Berrdiks and Capt. Persons, and Adj. Hammond and Ens. wife stayed here to get acquainted with the work Adj. is to take an itinerary for a while. On payday we had a very busy time. I made fifty six … Continue reading Sunday, December 16, 1917
Saturday, December 8, 1917
A fine day. Boxing match in the hut, and the band from a town came and gave the French a little tune at the courthouse. Then to our hut. We had a crush house and a fine game if I was to judge. Col. Soten was there, and I had the honor of serving him … Continue reading Saturday, December 8, 1917
Monday, December 3, 1917
Col. Barker had arranged to have a dinner and council so we all had a cold ride in an auto. Had a good turkey dinner and some orders and a lot of encouragement. We all came home better for advice and dinner. We had a very good show at night given by the boys … Continue reading Monday, December 3, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 