Cleaned up and baked. Served 25 breakfasts to some boys who missed theirs. All is well. 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, France π View this location on Google Maps March 1918 was dominated by the … Continue reading Saturday, March 16, 1918
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Friday, March 15, 1918
A usual day, plenty to do but two happy girls to do it. Made plenty of cocoa and coffee. Mended gloves and tried to make others happy. 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, France π View … Continue reading Friday, March 15, 1918
Monday, March 11, 1918
Not much to do but cheer and keep happy. Had plenty of chores to do. All is well. 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, France π View this location on Google Maps March 1918 was dominated … Continue reading Monday, March 11, 1918
Thursday, March 7, 1918
A very busy day. I made cookies and took care of the counter. Made some coffee and was told many stories about the front. All is well and I tried to do my little. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Near the … Continue reading Thursday, March 7, 1918
Saturday, February 9, 1918
Made donuts and pies, cleaned up. My what a grand rush for them. How the boys do like homemade things to eat. Was very tired but happy. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Near Menaucourt, Meuse, France π View this location on … Continue reading Saturday, February 9, 1918
Monday, February 4, 1918
Breakfast with the officers. A fine bunch and we had lots of fun. Then we went to try to get things in order. We had a real treat. Gen. Dunken invited us to dinner and my he is a fine man. And all his staff. After dinner we went to view the city. Talked to … Continue reading Monday, February 4, 1918
Sunday, January 6, 1918
Some of the boys came home, but they were sick. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Meuse department, near Demange-aux-Eaux, France π View this location on Google Maps January 1918 was a period of continued training and preparation. The AEF was growing … Continue reading Sunday, January 6, 1918
Saturday, January 5, 1918
Very quiet because all the troops are away on maneuvers. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Meuse department, near Demange-aux-Eaux, France π View this location on Google Maps January 1918 was a period of continued training and preparation. The AEF was growing … Continue reading Saturday, January 5, 1918
Thursday, December 27, 1917
Was very cold and we had a hard time but got things in order. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Bure / Meuse department, France π View this location on Google Maps December 1917 brought harsh winter conditions to northeastern France. Margaret … Continue reading Thursday, December 27, 1917
Wednesday, December 26, 1917
We got things together and talked to the different men. They all helped to fix things up. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Bure / Meuse department, France π View this location on Google Maps December 1917 brought harsh winter conditions to … Continue reading Wednesday, December 26, 1917