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
December 1918
Written at a later date: Before Christmas, I went to the Regt. Supply Segt. one hundred miles to get Christmas cheer for the dear boys, and while they had “corned willies” for Christmas dinner (the fresh meat did not arrive in time), we made up for it in the evening. We had a nice entertainment … Continue reading December 1918
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
Monday, June 10, 1918
Made fudge for one of the boys as it was his birthday. He was seventeen years old, he was very young in his ways. So many of our boys have gone West. God help their loved ones. The hut was crowded all day, the men writing letters, playing games, and reading books. It was fine … Continue reading Monday, June 10, 1918
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. 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 … Continue reading Friday, June 7, 1918
Sunday, April 21, 1918
Had a pleasant but cold day. Stayed home all morning. After dinner I took a hike to the next town, Chaument. A wonderful village. It is built around a hill. Saw the church that is 16 hundred years old. It is built on a hill and there are about six dozen steps to walk up. … Continue reading Sunday, April 21, 1918
Wednesday, April 17, 1918
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
Friday, April 5, 1918
Goodbye to St. Jorve. Capt. Bishop went to Sammy. We backed the boys and made hot cakes and finished packing. Hickie and Col. came for dinner, and we had none but helped get things on the truck. Left and got Capt. Lad and went to Ligny. Then to Paris. Oh my, the fun was great. … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 1918
Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Capt. made pies and Lt. donuts. A rainy and blue 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 … Continue reading Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 