VIEW OF AMERICAN CEMETERY
and spectators at ceremonies, Decoration Day,
Gen. Hdqrs., A.E.F. Chaumont, France. May 30, 1918
United States MARINES firing volley over graves of American soldiers at ceremonies in American cemetery. Decoration Day at Gen. Hdqrs., A.E.F., Chaumont, France. May 30, 1918.
Supply Trains on the Paris-Metz Road During the Battle of Belleau Wood.
W. MORGAN June 6th 1918.
Various instruments used by Battery B, 1st Anti-Aircraft 2nd Division, in locating enemy airplanes. Montreuil, France, June 15, 1918.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS OF
Battery B, 1st Anti-Aircraft 2nd Division, in action,
Montreuil, France, June 15, 1918.
So great was General Pershing's pride in the achievements of the Marines in the operations northwest of Chateau Thierry that he designated a detachment of the Marine Corps as a special escort at the ceremonies commemorative of Bastille Day at General Headquarters, Chaumont, July 14. 1918. Beginning at the right of the lamppost are Capt. A. Levy, Mayor of Chaumont; Gen. Perelli, Gen. Ragneau, Gen. Wirbel, Gen. Pershing, M. le Prefet Jessier; Maj. Gen. James W. McAndrew, Chief of Staff, A. E. F.; Gen. Wagstaff.
Prisoners of the 1st and 2d Divisions captured in the advance south of Soissons.
Dommiers, July 19, 1918.
German cannon taken by 1st and 2nd Divisions. Most all breech mechanism in good condition, but firing pin missing on most and sights either taken or destroyed.
Mehun sur Yevre, France. August 12, 1918.
105 m/m Field Gun captured by 2nd Division, July 1918. Gun marked on top of barrel with emblem of crown initials W.H., and the motto "Ultima Ratio Regis". W.H. stands for William II. (Rex) Gun marked on breech "Fried Krupp A.C. Essen 1907". No.130. Firing pin missing. Marked OO and gun camouflaged.
Mehun sur Yevre, France. August 12, 1918.
Delouser for destroying " cooties." Men are putting in their belongings for 50 minutes after the big doors have closed. The machine has a temperature of 238°. It is the English pattern and weighs 14 tons. Operated by the Second Engineers, Quartermaster Corps. Left to right: Pvt. R. J. Moore, Pvt. J. T. Chaplin, and Pvt. K. B. Black. Supply Company, Fifth United States Marine Corps. Dolcourt, France. August 21, 1918.
MAJOR GENERAL HUNTER LIGGETT shaking hands with Sergeant J. Bushman, Co. G., 9th Inf., who he has just decorated with the Medaille Militaire and the Croix de Guerre. He captured a machine gun nest at Soissons. The officers, Major A. D'Alary Fechet, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Inf. and Lieut. L.D. Cook, 2nd Batalion, 55th Co., U.S.M.C. have received the Chevalier, Legion of Honor and and Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action.
Bois de L'Eveque, France. August 25, 1918.
2nd Division captures Jaulny, France. September 1918.
Searching prisoners at Hdqrs. 2nd Division.
St. Jacques, France. September 12, 1918.
View of the Sale Commissary of the 2nd Div.
Sales Commissary Unit #1. S.O.S. 2nd Lt. Leo. J. Wallenstein, Q.M.C. C.O. Attached to 2nd Div. October 17, 1918, La Cheppe, Marne, France.
Decorations of Cemetery No. 65, Graves Registration Service.
Near Belleau, Aisne, France. December 1, 1918.
CEMETERY NO. 66, G.R.S., Aisne, France, at southwest border of Bois de Belleau near Belleau, established by G.R.S. Unit 303 and completed about Sept. 30, 1918. It contains 130 Americans, buried in five rows, who form part of dead of Bois de Belleau engagement.
Photo taken December 1, 1918.
Army Of Occupation.
Officer's Ammunition Trains.
2ND. Division, 3D. Corps, 3D. Army.
Germany, Dec. 14, 1918.
Maj. Gen. Lejeune and his staff. Second Division.
Heddesdorf, Germany. December 22, 1918.
Left to right:
Chaplain Pierce;
Capt. R. L. Pemberton;
Maj. E. P. Savage;
Lieut. Col. F. C. Miller;
Lieut. Col. Gregory;
Col. Moore;
Lieut. Col. Hugh Mathews, United States Marine Corps;
Col. Myers;
Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, United States Marine Corps;
Lieut. Col. J. S. Turrill, United States Marine Corps;
Maj. R. S. Keyser, United States Marine Corps;
Lieut. Col. H. Lay United States Marine Corps;
Lieut. Col. R. Derby;
Lieut. Col. J. H. Hayes;
Maj. J. W. Llufrio;
Maj. L. W. T. Waller, Jr., United States Marine. Corps.
Miss Tsianina and Mrs. Hunting just arrived at Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune's house to partake of his New Year dinner. Having seen the insignia on door of his car Miss Tsianina congratulates him for the high tribute it pays to her race. Her native State is Oklahoma and she is with the A. E. F. as a singer and entertainer for the soldiers.
Neuwied, Germany. December 31, 1918.
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Officers and men of Second Division who were decorated. Maj. Gen. J. A. Lejeune delivering an address regarding bravery of these men.
Leutesdorf, Germany. January 4, 1919.
MARINES AND MEMBERS OF 2ND DIVISION returning to outfits in Germany from Base Hospitals in Southern France. The men were wounded during last drive before Armistice was signed.
Neuwied, Germany. January 6, 1919.
Soldier with towel in hand is Pvt. Louis McCorkle of Atlantic City, NJ. Packard cars.
Members of 2nd Division and Marines returning to outfits in Germany from Base Hospitals in Southern France. The men were wounded during last drive before Armistice was signed. Neuwied, Germany. January 6, 919.
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2nd Div. Track Team May 10, 1919 Germany (Photo by 2nd Engineers) An original contact print—taken from the original negative—depicting 2nd Division history. It was very likely taken on Carnival Island (Oberwerth) at Coblenz, Germany.
That wonderful sight to so many American soldiers, The Statue of Liberty, as it greeted the 2nd Division as it arrived at
New York, N.Y. August, 8, 1919.
D. S. C.'s to be awarded to members of the 2nd Div. Photograph by 2nd Engineers on the Rhine River.
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The 2nd Division at Vallendar, Germany (more pictures)
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This was taken when MG John A. Lejeune, USMC, CG, 2nd Division, AEF was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal and French Legion of Honour, (Commander) at the 2nd Division, AEF parade field at Vallender, Germany.
Photo by 2nd Engineers on Rhine River 1919
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Headquarters Second Division, Commanding General,
Chief of Staff, G-1, G-2, G-3, Signal Officer
Heddesdorf, Germany
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With The American Army Of Occupation Near Ehrenbreitstein (more pictures)
2nd Division's return from WWI, Victory Parade in Washington DC, 1919.
U.S. General Hunter Liggett reviews the U.S. 2nd Division and U.S. General Ely and General Hunter decorate troops in France.
United States Army General John J. Pershing arrives in France, during World War I...HD Stock Footage
US 6th Marine Regiment march on streets and a soldier gives food to a donkey in S...HD Stock Footage
The soldiers of US 5th and 6th Marine Regiment are decorated by General Pershing ...HD Stock Footage
US 9th and 23rd Infantry Regiment guard prisoners and General James Harbord, Col...HD Stock Footage
Chateau Thierry and the Aisne-Marne Operation 1918 US Army; World War I
Belleau Wood Memorial
Film showing the the first American troops arriving in France, June 1917. The convoy included men of the 1st Division and attached 5th Marines who would become part of the 2nd Division at Bourmont in October.
Remembering Belleau Wood - Marines visit France to honor the fallen
