Sunday, March 17, 1918

Had a wonderful meeting and a fine day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Near the front lines, Lorraine sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps March 1918 was dominated by the German Spring Offensive (Operation Michael), which began on … Continue reading Sunday, March 17, 1918

Sunday, March 10, 1918

Sunday, a bright day. Had a very good meeting. Had no supplies. Talked to many of the men and helped to cheer some. The Germans are making things hum, but our boys are doing their best. Had a fierce time and hope it don’t last. More Information The following section provides historical context and is … Continue reading Sunday, March 10, 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

Sunday, February 10, 1918

Made 2 thousand cookies and had the best luck. Had a wonderful meeting, and the hut was crowded; the men seemed interested and God came near. The guns roared and the house shook. The Chaplain told of having just put seven of our boys in their graves; all were young. One had such a … Continue reading Sunday, February 10, 1918

Sunday, January 27, 1918

Went to Ligny and it was a fine day. We could not have any meeting so went to Headquarters and saw the soldiers all cut in the field. It was the weekly inspection; some were laughing and some were rather sour. The walk to Ligny was fine and we got there in time for … Continue reading Sunday, January 27, 1918

Wednesday, January 23, 1918

A wonderful day. Adj. is making aprons for the cook. Corp. Seldom put warm sweet oil in my ear because it hurt. In the afternoon we had our pictures taken and the men came in and we had another family gathering, singing and playing. Cadet Young played the piano. At six thirty we had meeting. … Continue reading Wednesday, January 23, 1918

Sunday, December 30, 1917

In the morning we had chats with the men and had a very pleasant time. Meeting at night was fine. The men were a picture, and if it was on canvas would be famous. One held a candle while two had a book and they sang; and they could sing. The hall was dotted over … Continue reading Sunday, December 30, 1917

Sunday, November 25, 1917

A very busy day. We had a very good meeting in the morning. A visitor, Lt. Merry, led. Adj. got dinner for them. Meeting at night; the best we ever had. One of the men played and another sang, and several spoke. A good spirit was felt. More Information The following section provides historical … Continue reading Sunday, November 25, 1917

Wednesday, November 14, 1917

Meeting. Song Service. Made 20 pies and 300 donuts. The men come over on horseback and call, “Any pies today?” One of the officers came in and when he saw the pies he said, “Oh, homemade!” and took a sample and then a pie. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not … Continue reading Wednesday, November 14, 1917

Sunday, November 11, 1917

Had a very busy time serving coffee. Had a good meeting. Some of the officers came in and told us that The Salvation Army was doing a good work in all the camps but especially in Montiers. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely … Continue reading Sunday, November 11, 1917