The Y. gave a time in our hut and we had a jolly time. It is terrible; very heavy firing all the time. 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 … Continue reading Wednesday, May 8, 1918
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Tuesday, April 30, 1918
Rain and mud. Had a very pleasant chat with D. Barker. Had a fine time at night, the Y.M. gave a show and the hut was crowded. Ens. P. came and brought her brother. She had been looking for him for a long time but at last he came. More Information The following section provides … Continue reading Tuesday, April 30, 1918
Monday, April 29, 1918
A rainy and muddy day but this is the life for me. The hut was crowded all day and the rain kept up. Capt. went to help Maj. Achens. It was a real treat; some of the boys were from the N.G. of the 26th. It was fine to see them. Went home late and … Continue reading Monday, April 29, 1918
Monday, April 15, 1918
The boys had all day at the hut and were glad as they expect to go to the front. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps April 1918 saw continued German offensives and … Continue reading Monday, April 15, 1918
Saturday, April 13, 1918
Got located and fixed the benches. Started up and the boys sure did enjoy it; the hut was crowded. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps April 1918 saw continued German offensives and … Continue reading Saturday, April 13, 1918
Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Capt. made pies and Lt. donuts. A rainy and blue day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps April 1918 saw continued German offensives and growing American involvement in combat. Margaret was in … Continue reading Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Monday, April 1, 1918
A busy day. Made pies and donuts. The boys are to leave. We have been out of flour and sugar all week and cooked only what the different ones would bring. It was fine. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, … Continue reading Monday, April 1, 1918
Sunday, March 24, 1918
It was one fine day. We cleaned up and had dinner then Capt. and Lt. went away. Capt. and I kept house. Bell came to see us and was a welcome visitor. Hickie came and brought supplies and stayed for supper. We had a wonderful meeting. The hut was crowded and the men enjoyed the … Continue reading Sunday, March 24, 1918
Thursday, March 21, 1918
Made pies and donuts and it was fine. Oh, how the boys do enjoy the eats. They lined up like the chow line and laughed and enjoyed themselves very much. 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, … Continue reading Thursday, March 21, 1918
Wednesday, March 20, 1918
Went to St. Jove and found a pleasant bunch there. Men from the 2nd Bat. 18th. Had a wet time getting there. Had dinner and then got acquainted. We went to the billet room and it was in the basement. We entered through the barn. The room was very damp. There was three cots and … Continue reading Wednesday, March 20, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 