A glorious day. For breakfast we had smoked toast and cocoa. We had our pictures taken again. Adj. is working on the aprons. Went to the dining room for dinner. The best in France, the Q.M. Co. Howard came, and Cadet went to Lighy. Took the cook’s picture standing in front … Continue reading Thursday, January 24, 1918
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Tuesday, January 22, 1918
Got up at seven and had breakfast in the kitchen. Then we went to the store room and saw the hand grenades and all kinds of such things. Then dinner in the hut. One of the men brought it; they like to wait on us. One of the men put up the stove, his name … Continue reading Tuesday, January 22, 1918
Friday, January 4, 1918
Got to the hut and found a friend had a good fire and we soon had breakfast. Then we cleared up. Then the boy came and brought our chow and we had him stay. We had tea, and he said it was the best he had had since he left the States. We decided to … Continue reading Friday, January 4, 1918
Thursday, January 3, 1918
Had breakfast then Carles and Howard went for a trip to Nancy. We made fudge and donuts, and it took much of the day, as four was all that could be cooked at a time. We got them finished and Adj. took some to the hospital. Cocoa and fudge. They were very glad to get … Continue reading Thursday, January 3, 1918
Wednesday, January 2, 1918
All but fifty of the boys left for practice to be gone for five days. So we got busy and cleaned up. We scrubbed the tables and benches and cleaned up generally. In the afternoon Carles came and with him was Ens. Perrince, but best of all he had seven boxes from the U.S.A. for … Continue reading Wednesday, January 2, 1918
Tuesday, January 1, 1918
The men had a free day, and it kept one busy at the counter. We made fudge and molasses candy and it was good to see some of the Mother’s boys enjoy themselves, perhaps for the last day dated Jan. 1. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the … Continue reading Tuesday, January 1, 1918
Saturday, December 29, 1917
A cold day and we had a very good time cleaning and fixing the hut. Especially interesting was making fudge in a two quart pan, the boys eat while it is hot. In the night we had cocoa and there was a big rush to get the first cup, just like a lot of children. … Continue reading Saturday, December 29, 1917
Friday, December 28, 1917
Adj. Starberd arrived after a cold ride. He took Ens. Perrino, Bushnell, and myself to Montiers. We had coffee and pie and then to Gonal Court for supplies. It was some crowded auto. Maj. Anderson, Bushnell ,and myself were in the back seat, Capt. White and Adj. in the front. We had 9 cases of … Continue reading Friday, December 28, 1917
Sunday, December 16, 1917
We had a few happenings today. Fri. Pearl came, and with him came Ens. and Mrs. Berrdiks and Capt. Persons, and Adj. Hammond and Ens. wife stayed here to get acquainted with the work Adj. is to take an itinerary for a while. On payday we had a very busy time. I made fifty six … Continue reading Sunday, December 16, 1917
Saturday, December 8, 1917
A fine day. Boxing match in the hut, and the band from a town came and gave the French a little tune at the courthouse. Then to our hut. We had a crush house and a fine game if I was to judge. Col. Soten was there, and I had the honor of serving him … Continue reading Saturday, December 8, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 