Sunday, April 28, 1918

Had a fine time. We had a meeting in the afternoon because the French had a band concert at night. Had a good time. It rained and there is heavy firing, some lost and some gain. Two of the boys took us home, and we had a good laugh because of the mud. More Information … Continue reading Sunday, April 28, 1918

Saturday, April 27, 1918

We had a busy time getting fixed up but we had plenty of help. Had a fine time. Staff came and brought supplies. 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 … Continue reading Saturday, April 27, 1918

Friday, April 26, 1918

Went to the lot and began to put up the tent. O joy, here come some of the boys. They helped to put up the tent and we had dinner with them. Then we put the benches and tables together. We saw many of the boys we knew and the tent was crowded. More Information … Continue reading Friday, April 26, 1918

Thursday, April 25, 1918

We had a little family gathering with the officers of this division and had a blessed time. Left for our place, Nouyert St. Martin. They helped us on with our tent and luggage. We got along and had our supper by the roadside with some of the boys. It is real noisy here, heavy firing … Continue reading Thursday, April 25, 1918

Wednesday, April 24, 1918

Got up at six and had breakfast on the roadside. We had the soldiers eat with us. We had a wild ride with the others and arrived in Ferrinsy and found the girls fine. Had a good meeting. Stayed there one night. Slept in an empty room and it was a real night. There was … Continue reading Wednesday, April 24, 1918

Tuesday, April 23, 1918

Still waiting. Coe came with the news that we go tomorrow. We went to Gisore today and met Howard. Left Treichateau and went to Trie La Ville to take down the tent. Got help but not enough and couldn’t make it so went over to W.D., and the soldiers told us to sleep in his … Continue reading Tuesday, April 23, 1918

Sunday, April 21, 1918

Had a pleasant but cold day. Stayed home all morning. After dinner I took a hike to the next town, Chaument. A wonderful village. It is built around a hill. Saw the church that is 16 hundred years old. It is built on a hill and there are about six dozen steps to walk up. … Continue reading Sunday, April 21, 1918

Saturday, April 20, 1918

I went for a long walk then came home and had the Col. to dinner. He told us we would not leave before Monday. We went out to the railroad to see a train load of U.S. soldiers go by. Three train loads. The girls helped with freight and we took a ride to the … Continue reading Saturday, April 20, 1918

Friday, April 19, 1918

Snowing very hard and it’s cold. The sun tries to shine. A large train of Red Cross men passed on their way to the front. The firing all the time is heavy. Saw many refuges go by and they did look as if they were suffering. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Friday, April 19, 1918

Thursday, April 18, 1918

A quiet day. All getting ready for the front. All waiting. It was very cold and raining. Went for a walk and played football with some children. It was fun. Came home and sang to some old people and they sure enjoyed it. Had a pleasant time and then retired. I thought much of the … Continue reading Thursday, April 18, 1918