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
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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
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
Wednesday, April 24, 1918
Got up at six and had breakfast on the roadside. We had the soldiers eat with us. We had a wild ride with the others and arrived in Ferrinsy and found the girls fine. Had a good meeting. Stayed there one night. Slept in an empty room and it was a real night. There was … Continue reading Wednesday, April 24, 1918
Wednesday, April 10, 1918
Fixed the benches and chairs and viewed the land. Went to the next town called Trencha rau that is my boys resting place. They were very glad to see me, but could not locate until late. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: … Continue reading Wednesday, April 10, 1918
Wednesday, March 13, 1918
Busy making pies. Miss Van Harden went away at eleven last night so Gladys and I were the only ones. Got supplies, made pies, and donuts to the trenches. Made cocoa and served it to the boys as they came out of the trenches. Kept open till the wee small hours. More Information The following … Continue reading Wednesday, March 13, 1918
Wednesday, February 27, 1918
A very good day. Payday. Cadet stood canteen and I made 70 pies and 14 gallons of cocoa. Kept very busy. Col. came and took Cadet and left Miss Gladys. It rained very hard. A shell dropped on the road and it killed two horses and one man and wounded five. Made coffee and … Continue reading Wednesday, February 27, 1918
Tuesday, February 26, 1918
Had a very trying time getting the fire to burn. The car came at nine, and I went to the hospital. Had a very sad time seeing the wounded soldiers. Saw a Boch air raid on my way home. Also saw some Italian soldiers. Made hash for dinner. Mr. Ward came and brought flour and … Continue reading Tuesday, February 26, 1918
Sunday, February 24, 1918
A fine day. The much needed graphophone was going most all day. I started for a walk and got a ride on a motor car filled with medicine for the Kaiser. Looked at fifty graves of the dear boys who have gone to their reward. They made one look around. While walking home, I saw … Continue reading Sunday, February 24, 1918
Thursday, February 14, 1918
Busy. Made 2 thousand donuts and forty pies. All gone before seven o’clock. Many to the trenches. Miss Van Harden went to do some shopping. Lt. Grett and Segt. Barr came and had pie and a Lt. stood at the door and watched us making donuts. It was a very pretty and busy evening. More … Continue reading Thursday, February 14, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 