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On November 20 the division was withdrawn from the line to continue training. On January 19, 1918, it again entered the line in the Ansau- ville sector near Toul. This was also a quite sec- tor. The division was declared fit for service by General Pershing on March 28. On April 3 it was withdrawn to Toul, and thence sent by rail to Picardy. On April 25 it took over the active Cantigny sector, near Montdidier. The division remained at Cantigny until July 7, and was then withdrawn to Dammartin for rest. The lines
along the Marne salient had meanwhile become stabilized. On July 15 the Germans launched an- other short-lived offensive in Champagne; and on the 18th the Allies definitely took the offensive, never to lose it again.
The first operation was to flatten out the Marne salient, driving one attack eastward near Soissons while another came northward from the line of the Marne. The First Division, with the Second American and one French division, made the at- tack from the west. For four days the advance continued against determined resistance, finally reaching the Soissons-Chateau Thierry road and bringing Soissons itself under the American guns.
This completed this phase of the operations. The division had lost 7,900 men, including 60 per cent of its infantry officers. It had advanced 11 kilometers, and captured 3,500 prisoners, 68 guns and quantities of other material.
SECOND DIVISION (Regular Army and Marines)
Insignia-Indian head on star background).
The Second Division was organized in October, 1917, from troops of the Regular Army and Marine Corps as follows:
3d Infantry Brigade: 9th and 23d Infantry; 5th Machine Gun Battalion; 4th Infantry Brigade; 5th and 6th Marines; 6th Machine Gun Battalion; 4th Machine Gun Battalion; 2d Field Artillery Brigade: 12th and 15th (light), 17th (heavy) ar- tillery; 2d Trench Mortar Battery; 2d Engineers; 1st Field Signal Battalion; Trains.
Commanding officers-Major General Omar Bundy, Oct. 25, 1917-June 30, 1918, and July 6-19, 1919; Major General Jas. Harbord, July 1-5, 1919, and July 20-27, 1919; Major General John A Le- Jeune, (U. S. M. C.), July 28, 1919 to date (Oct. 1, 1919).
The first unit arrived in France June 27, 1917, and the last March 15, 1918.
Infantry went into training at Haute-Marne, and artillery at Valdahon.
On March 16 the division went into a quiet sec- tor between Verdun and St. Mihiel, mingling with French troops. On May 13 moved to vicinity of Chaumont-en-Vexin for further training.
When Germans began offensive between the Aisne and the Marne May 27, the division was placed at the disposal of the French, and was as- signed a position west of Chateau Thierry. When the German advance had expended itself, a month was spent in small but difficult engagements. On July 9 the division was placed in reserve. July 18 the Aisne-Marne offensive was begun to reduce the Chateau-Thierry salient. In two days the division lost 5,000 men, but captured 3,000 prison- ers and 75 guns. The division was then withdrawn until the St. Mihiel operations began.
The American Meuse-Argonne operation started September 26. The Second Division was placed at the disposal of the French and moved to Cha- Ions-sur-Marne and thence to Suippes. During the four days following it engaged in terrific fighting, losing 5,400 men, but capturing 2,300 prisoners
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and many guns. The division was then relieved and joined the First American Army.
After the Armistice the Second Division was as- signed to the Army of Occupation, and started for the Rhine November 17. Headquarters were es- tablished at the Coblenz bridgehead. The di- vision left Brest for home July 25, 1919, arriving at New York August 3.
The division spent 71 days in quiet sectors and 66 days in active ones. It advanced 60 kilometers against opposition, and took 12,026 prisoners. Its casualties totalled 25,076.
THIRD DIVISION
(Marine Division)
Insignia-Three white stripes which stand for the three operations in which the division took part, the Marne, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Ar- gonne.
Commanders-Major General Jos. T. Dickman, Nov. 28, 1917-Feb. 26, 1918; Brigadier General Jas. A. Irons, Feb. 27, 1918-Mar. 18, 1918; Major Gen- eral Jos. T. Dickman, Apl. 12, 1918-Aug. 31, 1918; Major General Beaumont B. Buck, Aug. 31, 1918- Oct. 17, 1918; Brigadier General Preston Brown, Oct. 17, 1918-Nov. 11, 1918.
The division was organized November 21, 1917, at Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C. The first units sailed on April 4, 1918. The last units arrived in France May 10, 1918. The division went into the Chateau Villian training area.
On May 31 a part of the division entered the line at Chateau Thierry and Hill 204. The entire division entered the Chateau Thierry sector in June. The Germans were met as they crossed the Marne on July 15. On July 21 the division at- tacked across the Marne east of Chateau Thierry and advanced to the Ourcq where it was relieved July 29.
The division entered the St. Mihiel sector Sep- tember 10 and formed a part of the Fourth Corps reserve in the reduction of that salient. Relieved four days later. The division entered the line of the Argonne offensive September 30, fighting con- tinuously until relieved October 27.
On November 14 the division entered the line on the right of the Third American Army and marched to the Rhine via Conflans and Saarburg, where it occupied the Kreis of Mayon.
Total battle casualties of the division were 16,- 356 as reported to March 8, 1918. Two hundred thirty-three individuals of the Third Division had received the distinguished service cross to March 1, 1919.
FOURTH DIVISION
(Regular Army)
Insignia-Green four-leafed ivy within a circle. Organized at Camp Greene, N. C., in December, 1917, from units of regular army. Shortages were made up by assignments of drafted men.
Organizations-7th Infantry Brigade: 39th and 47th Infantry; 11th Machine Gun Battalion; 8th Infantry Brigade; 58th and 59th Infantry; 12th Machine Gun Battalion; 10th Machine Gun Bat- talion; 4th Field Artillery Brigade; 13th (heavy) 16th and 17th (light) Field Artillery; 4th Trench Mortar Battery; 4th Engineers; 8th Field Signal Battalion; Trains.
Commanders-Major General Geo. H. Cameron,
May 25-Aug. 23, 1918, and from Oct. 12 to 24, 1918; Brigadier General Benj. A. Poole, Aug. 24-30, 1918; and from Oct. 25-30, 1918; Major General John L. Hines, Aug. 31-Oct. 11, 1918; Major General Mark L. Hersey, Oct. 31, 1918 -.
FIFTH DIVISION
Insignia-A red diamond.
Organization-Organized at Camp Logan, Tex., May, 1917, from 6th, 11th, 60th and 61st regular army infantry regiments. The 19th and 20th Field Artillery organized from 7th Field Artillery; the 21st Field Artillery organized from the old 3d Field Artillery; the 7th Engineer Regiment or- ganized from Companies E and F of the 1st En- gineers, and the 9th Field Signal Battalion organ- ized from the personnel of the signal corps of the regular army. The 13th, 14th and 15th Machine Gun Battalions; 5th Trench Mortar Battery; 5th Ammunition Train; 5th Sanitary Corps were or- ganized from regular army and national army drafts.
Commanders-Maj. Gen. James E. McMahon, Dec. 13, 1917-Oct. 24, 1918; Maj. Gen. Hanson E. Ely, Oct. 24, 1918, to Nov. 11, 1918.
The first organization entrained from Camp Merritt about March 1, 1918; division headquar- ters arrived at Havre, France, May 1, 1918. Divis- ion went into training on Bar-sur-Aube area.
June 1, division went to Vosges, entering the Colmar sector with 21st Division (French). On July 16 moved to St. Die sector. August 23 di- vision moved to St. Mihiel sector, where it was made a part of the First Army Corps, and placed in the line northeast of Regnieville-en-Have with the Second Division on the left and the Ninetieth Division on the right. Continued in the St. Mi- hiel offensive until Sept. 16, when it was moved to the Argonne front and went into an attack east of Montfaucon on Oct. 12. Continued in this attack until Oct. 22, when it was relieved by the Ninetieth Division and was withdrawn to vi- cinity of Malancourt. On Oct. 27 the division went into an attack southwest of Brieulles, crossed the Meuse river and took Dun-sur-Meuse, continuing the attack until Nov. 11. On Dec. 8 the division marched to vicinity of Remick, Luxumburg, and was placed under command of Second Army.
The division suffered the loss of 1,908 men killed; 7,975 wounded, and 98 captured.
Up to March 1, 1919, 163 distinguished service crosses had been awarded to individuals of this division.
SIXTH DIVISION "Star Division."
Insignia- Six pointed star of red with numeral "6" in blue superimposed on center of star. Organization- Sixth Division organized at Camp Forrest, Ga., and Camp Mcclellan, Ala., on Nov. 26, 1917.
Units-11th and 12th Infantry Brigades; 51st, 52d, 53d, 54th Infantry Regiments; 17th and 18th Machine Gun Battalions; 6th Artillery Brigade; 3d, 11th and 78th Artillery Regiments; 6th Trench Mortar Battery; 16th Divisional Machine Gun Battery; 318th Engineer Regiment and Train; 6th Field Signal Battalion; 6th Headquar- ters Train and Military Police; 6th Supply Train;
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6th Sanitary Train; 20th, 37th, 38th and 40th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals.
Commanders-Brig. Gen. James B. Irwin, Nov. 26, 1917-Aug. 31, 1918; Maj. Gen. Walter P. Gor- don, Aug. 31-Nov. 11, 1918.
Division embarked May 8, 1918, the last or- ganization reaching France Aug. 28, 1918.
Preceding the division, the Engineers arrived on May 18 at Brest, France, and were engaged in construction work at Gievres before joining the division at Chateau Villian.
Sixth Division reported at noon Sept. 7; enemy raids in Satel sector in the Vosges repulsed. Di- vision reported Sept. 14; attempted enemy raids near St. Osswihr repulsed. On Oct. 27 the di- vision moved to Les Islettes, and established headquarters at Beauchamp farm. On Nov. 2 the division marched to the Meuse-Argonne sec- tor.
Casualities-Two hundred and eighty-five, in- cluding three prisoners of war.
Distinguished service crosses awarded to ten individuals up to March 1, 1919.
SEVENTH DIVISION
Insignia- Two triangles with apexes touching, in black, on red circular bases.
Organization-Formed January 1 1918, at Chickamauga Park, Ga.
Units-13th Infantry Brigade; 55th and 56th Infantry Regiments; 20th Machine Gun Battal- ion; 14th Infantry Brigade; 34th and 64th In- fantry Regiments; 21st Machine Gun Battalion; 19th Divisional Machine Gun Battalion; 7th Ar- tillery Brigade; 8th, 79th and 80th Artillery Regi- ments; 7th Trench Mortar Battery; 5th Engineer Regiment and Train; 10th Field Signal Bat- talion; 7th Train Headquarters and Mounted Police; 7th Supply Train; 7th Ammunition Train; 7th Sanitary Train, consisting of 22d, 34th, 35th and 36th Ambulance Companies and Field Hos- pitals.
Commanders-Brig. Gen. C. H. Barth, Aug. 10- Oct. 24, 1918; Maj. Gen. Edmund Wittenmeyer, Oct. 24-Nov. 11, 1918.
First units began leaving Hoboken, N. J., July 31, 1918; last units arrived in France Sept. 8, 1918.
Division went into training at Ancy-le-Franc. On Sept. 30 the division moved to Toul. Relief of the Ninetieth Division completed Oct. 10 and 11, 1918, in Puvenelle sector. Defensive occupation of this sector until Nov. 9, 1918. Offensive occu- pation of this sector until Nov 11. On Jan. 10, 1919, division headquarters moved to Saizerais. Units moved south from battle area and engaged in active training.
Casualties-1,546, of which three were pris- oners of war.
Thirty individuals of the Sixth Division had been awarded distinguished service crosses up to March 1, 1919.
TWENTY-SIXTH DIVISION
"Yankee Division"
Insignia-Blue monogram "YD" superimposed on a diamond of khaki.
Organization-National Guard Troops from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu-
setts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, together with a contingent of National Army troops from Camp Devens.
Units-51st and 52d Infantry Brigades; 101st, 102d, 103d and 104th Infantry Regiments; 102d and 103d Machine Gun Battalions; 51st Artillery Brigade; 101st, 102d and 103d Artillery Regi- ments; 101st Trench Mortar Battery; 101st Di- visional Machine Gun Battalion; 101st Engineer Regiment; 101st Field Signal Battalion; 101st Train Headquarters and Military Police; 101st Supply Train; 101st Ammunition Train; 101st Sanitary Train; 101st, 102d, 103d and 104th Am- bulance Corps and Field Hospitals.
Commanders-Brig. Gen. Peter E. Traub, Oct. 31-Nov. 11, 1917; Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, Nov. 11, 1917-Oct. 24, 1918; Brig. Gen. Frank E. Bamford, Oct. 24-Nov. 11, 1918.
First units embarked for France Sept. 7, 1917. Division went into line in Chemin de Dames sector Feb. 6, 1918; relieved March 18, and mov- ed to La Reine sector northwest of Toul, enter- ing that sector Mar. 31. The division moved to Meaux June 28. From July 5 to 18, the division marched to support line behind Torcy-Belleau- Boise-Vaux, northwest of Chateau-Thierry and took over the Pas Fini sector. From July 18 to 25, it attacked, as a unit of the First Corps in the Chateau-Thierry offensive (second battle of the Marne), penetrating to a depth of 17 kilo- meters. Relieved July 25. Moved to Chatillon training area. Aug. 25 division was moved to area north of Bar-le-Duc and marched to Tryon sector to enter the line. On Sept. 12 the divis- ion attacked in the St. Mihiel salient. From Sept. 13 to Oct. 7, it consolidated and occupied the Troyon sector. Moved Oct. 8 to vicinity of Verdun as army reserve. Engaged in operations north of Verdun Oct. 18 to Nov. 11.
Casualties-Deaths, 2,168; wounded, 31,000; prisoners of war, 451.
Two hundred and twenty-nine individuals of this division have been awarded distinguished service crosses up to March 1, 1919.
TWENTY-SEVENTH DIVISION
Insignia-Black circle with red border in which are the letters "NYD" in monogram, surrounded by the seven stars of the constellation Orion.
Organization-Organized at Camp Wadsworth, S. C., in September, 1917, with the New York National Guard as its nucleus.
Units-1st, 2d, 3d, 7th, 12th, 14th, 23d, 71st and 74th New York Infantry; Squadron A, First New York Cavalry; 1st and 3d New York Field Ar- tillery; 22d New York Engineers; 1st Battalion New York Signal Corps; New York Ammunition Train; New York Supply Train; New York Sani- tary Train; New York Headquarters and Military Police; 6th Divisional Headquarters Troop.
Commander-Maj. Gen. John O'Ryan, New York National Guard, commanded the division from its organization until mustered out.
The first units embarked for France May 8, 1918, and the last arrived in France July 7, 1918.
The division entered a British training area opposite Mt. Kemmel. On Aug. 20 it moved to the Dickebush sector, Belgium. On Aug. 31 it was a front line division in the attack on Vier- staadt Ridge. As part of the Second Corps and
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the Fourth British army, the division went into action near Bony, Sept. 24 to Oct. 1. On Oct. 12 it again entered the line, this time in the St. Soupiet sector, crossing the Seille river in the attack on Jonc de Mer ridge. The division cap- tured from the enemy 2,358 prisoners.
Casualties-Killed, 1,791; wounded, 9,427; pris- oners of war, three officers and 225 men.
TWENTY-EIGHTH DIVISION "Keystone Division"
Insignia-A red keystone.
Organization-Twenty-eighth Division made up of units of the Pennsylvania National Guard at Camp Hancock, Ga., on August 5, 1917.
Units-55th and 56th Infantry Brigades; 109th, 110th, 111th and 112th Infantry Regiments; 108th and 109th Machine Gun Battalions; 53d Artillery Brigade; 107th, 108th and 109th Artillery Regi- ments; 103d Trench Mortar Battery; 107th Di- visional Machine Gun Battalion; 103d Engineer Regiment and Train; 103d Field Signal Battal- ion; 103d Train Headquarters and Military Po- lice; 103d Supply Train; 103d Ammunition Train; 103d Sanitary Train; 109th, 110th, 111th and 112th Ambulance Companies and Field Hos- pitals.
Commanders-Maj. Gen. C. M. Clement to Dec. 11, 1917; Maj. Gen. Chas. H. Muir, Dec. 15, 1917- Oct 24, 1918; Maj. Gen. Wm. H. Hay, Oct. 24- Nov. 11, 1918.
The division began leaving April 21, 1918, for France. Trained with the British in the vicinity of Nielles les Blequin for two weeks and then with the French near the Marne for two more weeks. On July 1, 1918, two platoons of the 11th Infantry took part in an attack on Hill 204. On July 16th part of the infantry entered the line on the Marne and the entire division was in the sector on the Ourcq river by July 27. Divis- ion relieved July 30; rested until Aug. 6. It again entered the line on the Vesle river, where it re- mained actively until Sept. 8, when it was reliev- ed by a French division. Division moved Sept. 20 to position south of Argonne forest, taking part of sector from Boureuilles to Cote 205. Was one of the attacking divisions in the offensive of Sept. 26, advancing as far as Chatel Chehery. Relieved Oct. 9 and moved to area northeast of Commercy. On Oct. 16 it took over a sector near Thiacour .. Held this sector until signing of armistice.
Casualties-Battle deaths, 2,531; wounded, 13,746; prisoners lost, 726.
Fifty-eight distinguished service crosses were awarded to individuals of this division up to March 1, 1919.
TWENTY-NINTH DIVISION
"Blue and Gray Division"
Insignia-Korean symbol of good luck in blue and gray.
Organization-Organized July 26, 1917, at Camp Mcclellan, Alabama, of National Guard units of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The Delaware units were eventually withdrawn and organized into a separate pioneer infantry unit.
Units-29th Division Headquarters Troop and
detachment; 57th Infantry Brigade; 58th Infan- try Brigade; 54th Artillery Brigade; 104th Trench Mortar Battery; 110th Machine Gun Battalion; 104th Field Signal Battalion; 104th Engineer Regiment and Train; 104th Train Headquarters and Military Police; 104th Supply Train; 104th Sanitary Train.
The division arrived at Brest, France, the lat- ter part of June, 1918. The division entered training in the 10th training area with head- quarters at Prauthoy.
On July 25 the infantry entered the Center sec- tor with the French. Until Sept. 23 the division remained in that sector, which was quiet. At the beginning of the Meuse-Argonne offensive the division was placed in the First Army (re- serve) Corps. Part of the division went into ac- tion with the 17th French Corps. On Oct. 17 the division cleared Bois D'Ormont of the enemy. Took Bois Belleau on Oct. 24; continued advanc- ment until cessation of hostilities.
Commander-Maj. Gen. Charles G. Morton commanded the division during the war period.
Casualties-Battle deaths, 940; wounded, 5,219; prisoners of war, 67.
Distinguished service crosses were awarded to 150 individuals of the Twenty-ninth Division up to March 1, 1919.
THIRTIETH DIVISION "Old Hickory Division"
Insignia-A monogram in blue of the letters "O" and "H," standing for "Old Hickory," the nickname for Andrew Jackson. The cross bar of the "HH" contains the triple "XXX," the Roman numeral for thirty, all on a maroon hack- ground.
Organization-Organized at Camp Sevier, S. C., in October, 1917. Formerly the Ninth National Guard Division of Tennessee. It was augmented by drafted men from North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota.
Units-59th and 60th Infantry Brigades; 117th, 118th, 119th and 120th Infantry Regiments; 114th and 115th Machine Gun Battalions; 55th Artillery Brigade; 113th, 114th and 115th Ar- tillery Regiments; 105th Trench Mortar Battery; . 113th Division Machine Gun Battalion; 105th Engineer Regiment and Train; 105th Field Sig- nal Battalion; 105th Train Headquarters and Military Police; 105th Supply Train; 105th Am- munition Train; 105th Sanitary Train; 117th, 118th, 119th and 110th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals.
Commanders-Maj. Gen. John F. Morrison, from organization to Nov. 20, 1917; Maj. Gen. C. P. Townsley, Nov. 20,-Dec. 17, 1917; Maj Gen. Geo. W. Read, April 27-Aug. 10, 1918; Maj. Gen. Edw. M. Lewis, Aug. 10-Nov. 11, 1918.
The first units sailed for overseas on May 7, 1918, and the last units landed at Calias, France, June 24, 1918. The division went into training in the Eperlecques area and there remained until July 4, when it was ordered into Belgium under command of the Second British Corps. Took over the Canal sector on Aug. 17. Engaged in battle from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 hefore Mt. Kem- mel. Division withdrawn until Sept. 22, when
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it was placed under command of the Fourth British army and took over Beaurevoir sector the following day. The division participated in the battle of Bellincourt Sept. 29-30, which re- sulted in the breaking of the Hindenburg line. On Oct. 4 the division took over the line near Montbrehain where it attacked on four succes- sive days. On Oct. 17 the division participated in the battle of La Selle river, remaining in the attack until Oct. 20. Division withdrawn to the Heilly training area where it remained until af- ter the signing of the armistice.
Casualties-Killed in action, 1,652; wounded, 9,429; taken prisoners, six officers and 71 men.
Distinguished service crosses were awarded to 177 individuals of this division up to March 1, 1919.
THIRTY-FIRST DIVISION
Insignia-The letters "DD" back to back, em- broidered in red, placed on a khaki circle.
Organization-Organized at Camp Wheeler, Ga., on Oct. 31, 1917. Nucleus of this division was National Guard troops from Georgia, Ala- bama, and Florida. The division was brought up to full strength by National Army drafts from Illinois and Michigan.
Commanders-Maj. Gen. Francis J. Kernan, Aug. 25-Sept. 18, 1917; Brig. Gen. John L. Hay- den, Sept. 18, 1917-Mar. 15, 1918; Maj. Gen. Fran- cis H. French, Mar. 15-May 15, 1918; Maj. Gen. LeRoy S. Lyon, May 15-Nov. 11, 1918.
Units-61st and 62d Infantry Brigades; 56th Field Artillery Brigade; 12Ist, 122d, 123d and 124th Infantry Regiments; 116th, 117th and 118th Machine Gun Battalions; 116th, 117th and 118th Field Artillery Regiments; 106th Trench Mortar Battery; 106th Engineer Regiment and Train; 106th Field Signal Battalion; 106th Headquarters Train and Military Police; 106th Ammunition Train; 106th Supply Train; 106th Sanitary Train.
The first units sailed for overseas on Sept. 16, 1918, and the last units arrived in France on Nov. 9, 1918. Upon arrival in France the divis- ion was designated as a replacement division and ordered to the Le Mans area. The personnel of most of the units was withdrawn from the di- vision and sent to other divisions as replace- ments, causing the Thirty-first to exist only as a skeletonized division.
THIRTY-SECOND DIVISION
Insignia-Flying red arrow with a red cross bar in the center.
Organization-Organized at Camp McArthur, Texas, in September, 1917. The division was formerly the Twelfth National Guard, composed of troops from Wisconsin and Michigan.
Commanders-Maj. Gen. James Parker, Aug. 26-Sept. 19, 1917; Brig. Gen. W. G. Haan, Sept. 19, 1917-Nov. 20, 1918; Maj. Gen. Wm. Lassiter, Nov. 20 -.
Units-63d and 64th Infantry Brigades; 125th 126th, 127th and 128th Infantry Regiments; 119th, 120th and 121st Machine Gun Battalions; 57th Field Artillery Brigade; 119th, 120th and 12Ist Field Artillery Regiments; 107th Trench Mortar Battery; 107th Engineer Regiment and Train;
107th Field Signal Battalion; 107th Headquarters Train and Military Police; 107th Ammunition Train; 107th Supply Train; 107th Sanitary Train.
The first units of the division embarked for overseas January 19, 1918, and the last units arrived in France March 12, 1918. Division was ordered to Tenth training area, and was desig- nated as a replacement division. On May 15 the organization was changed to a combat division and moved into Alsace where it took over a front line sector near Belfort. Held in this sec- tor until July 21, until relieved by the French, and was ordered to the Ourcq where it relieved the Third Division in the Aisne-Marne offensive on July 30. The division broke the German line of resistance and drove the enemy back to the heights of the Vesle. In August the Thirty-sec- ond division entered the front line northeast of Soissons as part of the French Tenth Army and contributed to an important success of the French in outflanking the German line on the Chemin-des-Dames. Division captured a strong German position on the Juvigny plateau. Re- lieved on Sept. 2. Sept. 20 the division was moved to Meuse-Argonne front. On Sept. 30 the division entered the front line before the Kriemhilde Stellung, near Romagne-sous-Mont- faucon. In a series of attacks covering a period of three weeks, the division penetrated the po- sition of the enemy 8.5 kilometers. Division re- lieved Oct. 20 and placed in Third Army Corps re- serves until Nov. 6 when it again entered line at Dun-sur-Meuse bridgehead and on Nov. 10 at- tacked east of Meuse, and was in the line when the armistice was signed.
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