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
Tag: Red Cross
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.
Friday, April 19, 1918
Snowing very hard and it’s cold. The sun tries to shine. A large train of Red Cross men passed on their way to the front. The firing all the time is heavy. Saw many refuges go by and they did look as if they were suffering.
Friday, February 22, 1918
It is very blue, raining, and cold and much shooting. Went to the doctor and he put some medicine in my ear. The Cadet woke up singing, “O it’s glorious, eight in a room built for four of us.” Had a pleasant visitor, the doctor. He heard we were sick and came only to find … Continue reading Friday, February 22, 1918
Tuesday, November 6, 1917
A wonderful day. Mail came. A letter from May, Capt., Geo. Robert Carmickle, and Adgie. Col. Barker came and was glad he had Capt. Re and Miss Bannerlas, a Red Cross worker with him. They had two little kittens and they were the liveliest little things. Had a good visit. A very busy time making … Continue reading Tuesday, November 6, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 