There is a movement of troops. Many were killed while changing. Seven U.D. came back empty. Think of the terrible loss. A wonderful day but sad. Russel left for home. Many of the boys have been killed. I took pictures of some of the Supply Train. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Wednesday, May 15, 1918
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Tuesday, April 23, 1918
Still waiting. Coe came with the news that we go tomorrow. We went to Gisore today and met Howard. Left Treichateau and went to Trie La Ville to take down the tent. Got help but not enough and couldn’t make it so went over to W.D., and the soldiers told us to sleep in his … Continue reading Tuesday, April 23, 1918
Saturday, April 20, 1918
I went for a long walk then came home and had the Col. to dinner. He told us we would not leave before Monday. We went out to the railroad to see a train load of U.S. soldiers go by. Three train loads. The girls helped with freight and we took a ride to the … Continue reading Saturday, April 20, 1918
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. More Information The following section provides historical context and … Continue reading Friday, April 19, 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
Friday, April 5, 1918
Goodbye to St. Jorve. Capt. Bishop went to Sammy. We backed the boys and made hot cakes and finished packing. Hickie and Col. came for dinner, and we had none but helped get things on the truck. Left and got Capt. Lad and went to Ligny. Then to Paris. Oh my, the fun was great. … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 1918
Sunday, February 24, 1918
A fine day. The much needed graphophone was going most all day. I started for a walk and got a ride on a motor car filled with medicine for the Kaiser. Looked at fifty graves of the dear boys who have gone to their reward. They made one look around. While walking home, I saw … Continue reading Sunday, February 24, 1918
Wednesday, February 20, 1918
A galivanting day. Cadet and I went to Ligny to see The Salvation Army family there and had a very fine time. We started to hike but met a line wagon and they stopped and let us on. We were on the seat, four were in the saddles, one on top and one inside. We … Continue reading Wednesday, February 20, 1918
Tuesday, January 22, 1918
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
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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 