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
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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
Sunday, May 12, 1918, Mother’s Day
Many letters were written and there was much talking. 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 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German offensives had … Continue reading Sunday, May 12, 1918, Mother’s Day
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
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
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. More Information The following section … Continue reading Friday, November 30, 1917
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. More Information The following … Continue reading Wednesday, October 31, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 