All but fifty of the boys left for practice to be gone for five days. So we got busy and cleaned up. We scrubbed the tables and benches and cleaned up generally. In the afternoon Carles came and with him was Ens. Perrince, but best of all he had seven boxes from the U.S.A. for … Continue reading Wednesday, January 2, 1918
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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
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 📍 View this location on Google Maps December 1917 brought harsh winter conditions to northeastern France. Margaret … Continue reading Thursday, December 27, 1917
Christmas Day 1917, in Bure
We were here with the 6th Field Artillery and we had a very pleasant time. The boys run out to see the American ladies, Lt. MacLoud and myself. We had chow with the officers and it was great. There were about twelve men and we two women. Our room was a very cold and big … Continue reading Christmas Day 1917, in Bure
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
Friday, December 21, 1917
Told to pack up all your goods and be off. I did and got on my way to Headquarters. Had a pleasant evening and a cold night. Got some of Fred’s homemade candy, and it was good. Then the Boch tried to make things uncomfortable with an air raid and it shook the house and … Continue reading Friday, December 21, 1917
Monday, December 3, 1917
Col. Barker had arranged to have a dinner and council so we all had a cold ride in an auto. Had a good turkey dinner and some orders and a lot of encouragement. We all came home better for advice and dinner. We had a very good show at night given by the boys … Continue reading Monday, December 3, 1917
Sunday, December 2, 1917
It blew and rained and was cold, but I went to see the cemetery. It is an interesting place. All the graves are decorated with flowers made of glass beads on wire frames and even graves of fifty years ago. Then to the castle that is six hundred years old. There were three such … Continue reading Sunday, December 2, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 