A fine busy day. The doctor had told me that they have just taken two young boys to the hospital, one has lost his eyes and the other will die. Mustard gas was the cause. Have been talking to one of the boys who lost his buddy and he showed me things from his pockets … Continue reading Thursday, February 7, 1918
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Sunday, February 3, 1918
Ansauville: We were up early and packed and all ready for our trip. Got to the hut and the boys brought breakfast to us. My, it was cold, The men came in to say goodbye, and it seemed like leaving home. We got our gas masks and feal like real soldiers. Went to Ligny for … Continue reading Sunday, February 3, 1918
Wednesday, November 28, 1917
Hear heavy bombardment all night. The Germans are firing on Nancy, using 16 inch shells. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By November 1917, the AEF training zone was fully established. American … Continue reading Wednesday, November 28, 1917
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
Friday, September 28, 1917
Was a very busy day getting ready and helping to put things in order. Lunch at 2. Must be ready to start at four. We were to go to our appointment in a fine limousine. Just think, we had to hurry to get out of the city gates before six o’clock but made it. Then … Continue reading Friday, September 28, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 