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coapman · 25 October 2009, 05:41 PM

My grandfather, Lt. Edgar A. Coapman, was sent to France on Sopwith Dolphins in February 1918 (No. 79 Squadron), after 3 years in Motor Transport with the Canadians. Food was a frequent topic of his war letters and memoir, although he referred more to food he missed than Squadron fare. They received packages regularly, containing items like Hershey's chocolate bars, fruitcakes, raisins, mince meat, and fudge. He obtained an ice cream maker in Rouen and ice cream became a frequent (every other day) treat in the Squadron, soon attracting visitors from other squadrons. So, they seemed to have a good dairy supply, at least!

25 October 2009, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
coapman Observer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2	Ice Cream My grandfather, Lt. Edgar A. Coapman, was sent to France on Sopwith Dolphins in February 1918 (No. 79 Squadron), after 3 years in Motor Transport with the Canadians. Food was a frequent topic of his war letters and memoir, although he referred more to food he missed than Squadron fare. They received packages regularly, containing items like Hershey's chocolate bars, fruitcakes, raisins, mince meat, and fudge. He obtained an ice cream maker in Rouen and ice cream became a frequent (every other day) treat in the Squadron, soon attracting visitors from other squadrons. So, they seemed to have a good dairy supply, at least!