On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
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Thursday, July 11, 1918
Was the same cold rain. We were out to dinner. One of the boys from the Q.M. invited us to use a chicken dinner. There was Segt. Carter, Segt. Pennies, Marrison, Capt., and myself. A very pleasant part and we had a very nice time. We got wet coming home. More Information The following section … Continue reading Thursday, July 11, 1918
Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Went to get my tooth fixed and had a very cold and rainy ride in a Ford truck. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps July 1918 marked the turning point of the … Continue reading Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Very cold and raining. The same trouble. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps July 1918 marked the turning point of the war. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15–August 6) stopped … Continue reading Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Monday, July 8, 1918
Rain and cold, very discouraging, but we did our best. The cover came down several times and we got wet but that is all in war. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Marne sector, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps … Continue reading Monday, July 8, 1918
Monday, June 17, 1918
Some fine day, cold and plenty of noise. All ready to go. We put our things together again and were at alert, ready to leave. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Noyers-Saint-Martin, Oise, France 📍 View this location on Google Maps June … Continue reading Monday, June 17, 1918
Monday, June 10, 1918
Made fudge for one of the boys as it was his birthday. He was seventeen years old, he was very young in his ways. So many of our boys have gone West. God help their loved ones. The hut was crowded all day, the men writing letters, playing games, and reading books. It was fine … Continue reading Monday, June 10, 1918
Tuesday, June 4, 1918
We are on the move. Left Noyert St. Martin, Oise at six o’clock and it was a fine day. We had slept in the field by the hay stack and had seen the lovely sunrise and the birds sing. God was good to us. We moved with the Co. train and road in Lt. Nelson’s … Continue reading Tuesday, June 4, 1918
Friday, May 24, 1918
A very quiet day. Raining and cold, plenty of wind but no sun. Had a good night’s rest in our own bed. 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 … Continue reading Friday, May 24, 1918
Wednesday, May 15, 1918
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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 