Had a blowout. Bill had gone on ahead. Dan followed him for five miles to get some tools, came back, and found he could not fix John up good enough to go over those bad roads so send John back to Verdon. We started out to get Bill and return to Verdun, but on finding … Continue reading Saturday, January 11, 1919
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Thursday, January 9, 1919
Raining and the house was far from water tight. Had breakfast and started on our way. Bid goodbye to the ruins and the Cathedral monument of the place. We went many miles but saw nothing but ruined land and homes. Stopped at a place called Fismes; bought some cards. Saw two old people in … Continue reading Thursday, January 9, 1919
Wednesday, January 8, 1919
Had breakfast at 7 o’clock and left at 9. After a short ride, we came to where the Huns had been only 1 mile from the village, in 1914. Then we came to the forest where the French and Huns had fought the hard battle. We picked up a few shells and German helmets. There … Continue reading Wednesday, January 8, 1919
October 1918
Written at a later date: On the second Sunday in October as our boys advanced, we went with them as far as Fleaville, but after getting that far we were stopped by an M.P. who told us we were not allowed to go any farther. I told him I was one of the first women … Continue reading October 1918
September 1918
Verennes, written at a later date: We had been in the Argonne Sector since the 26th of Sept. How I wish I had the words to describe the experiences we have passed through. In the historical old village of Verennes we worked seventeen days under heavy shell fire, living in the open like gypsies. We … Continue reading September 1918
Saturday, July 13, 1918
On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
Wednesday, June 12, 1918
A good sunny day but heavy shelling. The G.I. cans keep coming. Saw some planes. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps June 1918 was a pivotal month. American forces fought at Belleau … Continue reading Wednesday, June 12, 1918
Tuesday, June 11, 1918
A very fine day but heavy firing all day. The Americans made a big advance today. An airplane was captured by the Germans and they shelled some men at a rail head who were getting supplies in trucks, or camions as the French call them. It was a bad day but God was good. More … Continue reading Tuesday, June 11, 1918
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.. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part … Continue reading Thursday, May 30, 1918
Monday, May 20, 1918
Was an exciting and trying day. At night 28 bombs were dropped in our village. Four men were hurt. Capt. and I saw the bombs drop and helped to shoot at the planes. It was very noisy and exciting. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary … Continue reading Monday, May 20, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 