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..
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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.
Sunday, May 19, 1918
A very warm day. The Germans planes came very near and made quite a time. At night we had a band concert. We had a meeting in the afternoon and a Y. man talked and we all enjoyed it. There was a little excitement at night. Three bombs were dropped by the Germans ,and we … Continue reading Sunday, May 19, 1918
Saturday, June 8, 1918
Capt. went to Buere and I had a busy time. Col. B. came at five and we had a talk; it seemed like old times. Had a good meeting but the boys had to leave because of the changing the 28th in to the front and the 18th out. Had a very bad night of … Continue reading Saturday, June 8, 1918
Thursday, November 1, 1917
Some of the men slept in the barn and did their best at making a noise. A very busy day and a very busy night. The boys like pie, donuts, and coffee. One of the men from the front was telling me about a bomb that landed in front of his car, and … Continue reading Thursday, November 1, 1917
Friday, October 19, 1917
Heard the bombarding during the night. It was at a place called Nancy. Sixty soldiers and twenty others were killed and some hurt. A very pleasant day. Went to the tent and made applesauce and cleaned up. Made some coffee and was getting ready for dinner when Col., Major Anderson, Adj. Starber, and Ens. … Continue reading Friday, October 19, 1917
Wednesday, October 17, 1917
The Adj. Starberd and Col. and Capt. Renton are here on business. We had a fine time getting them some dinner. They brought my coat. Just been trying to sweep. Went to buy a broom but didn’t know what it is called in French. Went to one store and showed them the handle but … Continue reading Wednesday, October 17, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 