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

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Sunday, June 9, 1918

Everybody was tired and it was a warm day so all over camp you could see someone enjoying a nap. We slept in the shelter but not much sleep.

Posted on June 9, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonLeave a comment

Friday, June 7, 1918

We made pies and fudge on the company stove and how the boys did enjoy it. Had a fine day. Took a walk in the afternoon.

Posted on June 7, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged fudge, pies. Leave a comment

Thursday, June 6, 1918

One wonderful day. Adj. Hayl came and brought supplies. Stayed for supper. We went through the old homes. Had a terrible night. The air was full of shrapnel and some fell on our tent. The French brought down two Germans.

Posted on June 6, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonLeave a comment

Wednesday, June 5, 1918

One fine day. We finished fixing up then we enjoyed camp life. We had a fine time. In the afternoon I went on a truck with Mr. Beckerd and saw some German prisoners. Went to the front to see the girls and then home to clean up. It was the time of my life but … Continue reading Wednesday, June 5, 1918

Posted on June 5, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged German prisoners, moving day. Leave a comment

Tuesday, June 4, 1918

We are on the move. Left Noyert St. Martin, Oise at six o’clock and it was a fine day. We had slept in the field by the hay stack and had seen the lovely sunrise and the birds sing. God was good to us. We moved with the Co. train and road in Lt. Nelson’s … Continue reading Tuesday, June 4, 1918

Posted on June 4, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged God is good, moving day. Leave a comment

Sunday, June 2, 1918

A wonderful day. The birds were up and talking to each other and it was a bird show just to watch them hopping around and the sun shining.

Posted on June 2, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonLeave a comment

Saturday, June 1, 1918

Slept out by a straw stack and had a fine night; no Boch. I got up at five and cleaned things to look like the sun, bright and happy. Many of the boys came in from the front. They were very tired and nervous and so pale, it makes your heart sad. But they are … Continue reading Saturday, June 1, 1918

Posted on June 1, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged meeting. Leave a comment

Thursday, May 30, 1918

A very hard day. Col. B. and others came and had to sleep on trucks. A terrible night. A big air raid and many Americans killed. Col. Clonter was a fine man and a big loss. Eight were killed by six bombs dropped..

Posted on May 30, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged bombs, heavy losses. Leave a comment

Saturday, May 25, 1918

A very pleasant day. We found the hut all cleaned and fine. The war is hard and the loss of life sad.

Posted on May 25, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged heavy losses. Leave a comment

Friday, May 24, 1918

A very quiet day. Raining and cold, plenty of wind but no sun. Had a good night’s rest in our own bed.

Posted on May 24, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged rain. Leave a comment

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