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
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Tuesday, April 16, 1918
Getting ready to go. All hands busy. The men are glad to go. 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 … Continue reading Tuesday, April 16, 1918
Monday, April 15, 1918
The boys had all day at the hut and were glad as they expect to go to the front. 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 … Continue reading Monday, April 15, 1918
Sunday, April 14, 1918
Home again. The place was popular and crowded all the time. 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 Sunday, April 14, 1918
Saturday, April 13, 1918
Got located and fixed the benches. Started up and the boys sure did enjoy it; the hut was crowded. 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 … Continue reading Saturday, April 13, 1918
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, France 📍 View this … Continue reading Friday, April 12, 1918
Thursday, April 11, 1918
A very bright 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 the Lorraine sector, moving frequently as the … Continue reading Thursday, April 11, 1918
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: … Continue reading Wednesday, April 10, 1918
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
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Monday, April 8, 1918