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Doughnut Girls, Doughnut Lassies, and Salvationists on the Front Lines of WWI

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Wednesday, April 17, 1918

The men are off. Left at seven and the greatest sight I ever saw. The march lasted about six hours and it was a real treat to sing goodbye and a cheer. The happiest bunch of men I ever saw. God bless our boys. Then we cleaned up and had dinner. Then we went to … Continue reading Wednesday, April 17, 1918

Posted on April 17, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry. Leave a comment

Tuesday, April 16, 1918

Getting ready to go. All hands busy. The men are glad to go.

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Monday, April 15, 1918

The boys had all day at the hut and were glad as they expect to go to the front.

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Sunday, April 14, 1918

Home again. The place was popular and crowded all the time.

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Saturday, April 13, 1918

Got located and fixed the benches. Started up and the boys sure did enjoy it; the hut was crowded.

Posted on April 13, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day. Leave a comment

Friday, April 12, 1918

Came home and got located in a fine place. It had been a dance hall before the war and made a good place for us. Had a fine billet too.

Posted on April 12, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day. Leave a comment

Thursday, April 11, 1918

A very bright day.

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Wednesday, April 10, 1918

Fixed the benches and chairs and viewed the land. Went to the next town called Trencha rau that is my boys resting place. They were very glad to see me, but could not locate until late.

Posted on April 10, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day. Leave a comment

Tuesday, April 9, 1918

Got up and had breakfast. Got in the car and rode for some time, then saw a soldier shaving by the roadside. It was a real treat. We greeted him with joy, and he told us there were more farther on. We went on and came to the A.N.T. Oh my the cheers that went … Continue reading Tuesday, April 9, 1918

Posted on April 9, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day. Leave a comment

Monday, April 8, 1918

Raining and cold. We stayed in our room till dinner then got on the truck and drove to Neaulen. Stayed in the best hotel. Had a good fire and a warm supper. Then to bed and it was a treat to retire warm. Tired but happy.

Posted on April 8, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry. Leave a comment

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