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Wednesday, January 1, 1919

Cornay, Third Corps Art. Park: A day of rest and we stayed at home. The sun came out a little then it rained. But it was a happy day because of peace. God is good to mankind. New Year’s Eve the boys sent off a large ammunition dump at about twelve o’clock. It shook the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 1, 1919

Posted on January 1, 1919December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged God is good, holiday. Leave a comment

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

Posted on December 31, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged holiday. Leave a comment

Sunday, May 12, 1918, Mother’s Day

Many letters were written and there was much talking.

Posted on May 12, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged holiday, letters to home. Leave a comment

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.

Posted on January 1, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged fudge, holiday, molasses candy. Leave a comment

Christmas Day 1917, in Bure

We were here with the 6th Field Artillery and we had a very pleasant time. The boys run out to see the American ladies, Lt. MacLoud and myself. We had chow with the officers and it was great. There were about twelve men and we two women. Our room was a very cold and big … Continue reading Christmas Day 1917, in Bure

Posted on December 25, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged American soldiers, holiday, visit. Leave a comment

Friday, November 30, 1917

Day after Thanksgiving. Cooked a goose and we had a fine dinner. Two of the boys brought the bird and stayed for dinner. Their names are Mesers Wilson and Milton of Co. B. 1st Ammunition Train. They enjoyed the dinner and so did Maj. Anderson, Ens. Purviance, and Ens. Sheldon.

Posted on November 30, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged boys, Helen Purviance, holiday. Leave a comment

Wednesday, October 31, 1917

This is All Saints Day, but at night we were busiest. We had a meeting, and it was my turn to do my little so I did. One of the boys gave his experience and did fine. Brady was his name. The men sang and the meeting was a good one.

Posted on October 31, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged holiday, short entry. Leave a comment

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