Written at a later date: November 1st is another date I will never forget. It was on this day that the big drive started. The evening before, we had given a Halloween party for the boys, and the fun was just at its height when the command came “Lights out,” a visit from “Jerry” again. … Continue reading November 1918
Tag: heavy losses
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
Saturday, July 13, 1918
On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
Thursday, May 30, 1918
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.. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part … Continue reading Thursday, May 30, 1918
Saturday, May 25, 1918
A very pleasant day. We found the hut all cleaned and fine. The war is hard and the loss of life sad. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps By May … Continue reading Saturday, May 25, 1918
Wednesday, May 15, 1918
There is a movement of troops. Many were killed while changing. Seven U.D. came back empty. Think of the terrible loss. A wonderful day but sad. Russel left for home. Many of the boys have been killed. I took pictures of some of the Supply Train. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Wednesday, May 15, 1918
Monday, May 6, 1918
This was a day of hard fighting and much loss. A very busy day for the Red Cross. Many of our boys were gassed. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Picardy / Aisne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps … Continue reading Monday, May 6, 1918
Thursday, May 2, 1918
A sunny and bright day, all well and doing fine. God has blessed us here. Many of the boys are passing over but that is war. A happy day, the boys had a fine time in the tent. The day was sunny and very enjoyable being so rare. Coe came and all was well. We … Continue reading Thursday, May 2, 1918
Saturday, March 2, 1918
Went to the hospital and it was a very cold day, lots of snow. Made pies. It was payday, and there was much excitement over the coffee and candy. Heard many stories about the front, many of the boys lost their comrades. Sixty of our men wounded; think of it. More Information The following section … Continue reading Saturday, March 2, 1918
Friday, March 1, 1918
Made the fire and it was a cheerful one. Made pies and at ten went to the dentist and had a tooth filled. It was not a classy office but a house that had been visited; but one of Frit sies Coughs and his visit was fatal. The desk was a trunk and the chair … Continue reading Friday, March 1, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 