We had a big time. The girls came up and helped. 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 May 1918, the crisis on the Western Front was deepening. The German … Continue reading Monday, May 13, 1918
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Tuesday, May 7, 1918
We made cocoa and the men enjoyed it very much. A noisy day and night. There are many sad hearts, brave Mothers. The boy are such brave men. This is the best bunch I have been with. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely … Continue reading Tuesday, May 7, 1918
Wednesday, April 17, 1918
The men are off. Left at seven and the greatest sight I ever saw. The march lasted about six hours and it was a real treat to sing goodbye and a cheer. The happiest bunch of men I ever saw. God bless our boys. Then we cleaned up and had dinner. Then we went to … Continue reading Wednesday, April 17, 1918
Tuesday, April 16, 1918
Getting ready to go. All hands busy. The men are glad to go. 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 … Continue reading Tuesday, April 16, 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
Sunday, April 14, 1918
Home again. The place was popular and crowded all the time. 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 Sunday, April 14, 1918
Thursday, April 11, 1918
A very bright 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 the Lorraine sector, moving frequently as the … Continue reading Thursday, April 11, 1918
Monday, April 8, 1918
Raining and cold. We stayed in our room till dinner then got on the truck and drove to Neaulen. Stayed in the best hotel. Had a good fire and a warm supper. Then to bed and it was a treat to retire warm. Tired but happy. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Monday, April 8, 1918
Wednesday, April 3, 1918
Lt. was told that she was to go to another place. All was well but Capt. B. and Lt. were out walking and Capt. Y. and I kept house. It was a great time. They ask me if we are going with them and we want to go. More Information The following section provides historical … Continue reading Wednesday, April 3, 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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 