Spent most of the day seeing the city and shopping, and we took a walk across the Rhine. Met some boys from the 4th Corps Park Art. and saw the 168th Reg. of N.Y. City drill in the park across from the hotel. Saw another Co. drill on parade. There are many airplanes continually fling … Continue reading Thursday, January 16, 1919
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Monday, January 13, 1919
Had an early breakfast and took a look around the city. All of us liked Belgium very much; felt right at home. Left at 10:30 and started for Luxemburg. Arrived there at noon and secured rooms at the Gaisaer Hotel. Had lunch and spent the afternoon sightseeing. The boys had great sport trading soap and … Continue reading Monday, January 13, 1919
Thursday, January 9, 1919
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
Tuesday, January 7, 1919
Good morning and what a fine morning it is. Had breakfast and went to the station to see if my trunks had arrived. They had, so back to the hotel to pack my clothes for my trip to the land of the Hun. Had dinner and then made a packet lunch and started on our … Continue reading Tuesday, January 7, 1919
Monday, January 6, 1919
I got up and found it raining. Oh my, rain. Went to the station to get my trunks, and after a lot of talking and looking and asking in French, I found that they had not traveled as yet, so went back to the hotel and had dinner. Then I got things together for my … Continue reading Monday, January 6, 1919
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
November 1918
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
Thursday, July 4, 1918
Had a great time taking down the tent and getting ready to move and was very busy but got through and went to dinner. Had a fine dinner with the Maj. Then we went for a farewell walk and enjoyed ourselves very much. We were told that we would not leave till the 6th so … Continue reading Thursday, July 4, 1918
Thursday, June 6, 1918
One wonderful day. Adj. Hayl came and brought supplies. Stayed for supper. We went through the old homes. Had a terrible night. The air was full of shrapnel and some fell on our tent. The French brought down two Germans. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original … Continue reading Thursday, June 6, 1918
Sunday, June 2, 1918
A wonderful day. The birds were up and talking to each other and it was a bird show just to watch them hopping around and the sun shining. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France 📍 View this location on … Continue reading Sunday, June 2, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 