Got up at seven and had breakfast in the kitchen. Then we went to the store room and saw the hand grenades and all kinds of such things. Then dinner in the hut. One of the men brought it; they like to wait on us. One of the men put up the stove, his name … Continue reading Tuesday, January 22, 1918
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Monday, January 21, 1918
Some day. We got breakfast at seven, then Ens. Hickie and Capt. Rylie were getting ready to go to the front and it kept us all busy getting all ready. But in the meantime who should come but Staff Coe, Staff Halpin, Maj. Archers, Mrs. Hammond, Ens. Perrince, and Miss Mackendis so we had a … Continue reading Monday, January 21, 1918
Wednesday, January 16, 1918
Left Marson. Had breakfast at eight and got in a bus. It was crowded with six people and luggage. The lady who drove the horses was named Margaret. We had a nice slow ride to Bonville looking at the trees and hills and brooks. The day was like a spring day. We looked over the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 16, 1918
Friday, January 4, 1918
Got to the hut and found a friend had a good fire and we soon had breakfast. Then we cleared up. Then the boy came and brought our chow and we had him stay. We had tea, and he said it was the best he had had since he left the States. We decided to … Continue reading Friday, January 4, 1918
Thursday, January 3, 1918
Had breakfast then Carles and Howard went for a trip to Nancy. We made fudge and donuts, and it took much of the day, as four was all that could be cooked at a time. We got them finished and Adj. took some to the hospital. Cocoa and fudge. They were very glad to get … Continue reading Thursday, January 3, 1918
Saturday, December 29, 1917
A cold day and we had a very good time cleaning and fixing the hut. Especially interesting was making fudge in a two quart pan, the boys eat while it is hot. In the night we had cocoa and there was a big rush to get the first cup, just like a lot of children. … Continue reading Saturday, December 29, 1917
Friday, December 28, 1917
Adj. Starberd arrived after a cold ride. He took Ens. Perrino, Bushnell, and myself to Montiers. We had coffee and pie and then to Gonal Court for supplies. It was some crowded auto. Maj. Anderson, Bushnell ,and myself were in the back seat, Capt. White and Adj. in the front. We had 9 cases of … Continue reading Friday, December 28, 1917
Sunday, December 23, 1917
Very cold. Had breakfast with the officers and went back to our rooms and made a fire in old fashioned grates. Then I made the beds and the men came and we had prayers and God came very near. The Col. came and told me to do my best and I will. Could not attend … Continue reading Sunday, December 23, 1917
Saturday, December 22, 1917
On my way to a new place with Lt. U. MacLeoud. Bure is the name of the place. The auto was loaded to the limit, and all we could do was laugh. When we arrived in the village we got a royal welcome. Lt. Aneree came to the car and gave us the glad hand … Continue reading Saturday, December 22, 1917
Sunday, December 16, 1917
We had a few happenings today. Fri. Pearl came, and with him came Ens. and Mrs. Berrdiks and Capt. Persons, and Adj. Hammond and Ens. wife stayed here to get acquainted with the work Adj. is to take an itinerary for a while. On payday we had a very busy time. I made fifty six … Continue reading Sunday, December 16, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 