Sixth Marines Maps / Photos / Misc. |
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Marines come out of dugout and pose for photographer.
Toulon Sector, France, March 22, 1918. |
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Motorcycle dispatch rider leaving Hdqts. 6th U.S. Marines, 2nd Division,
Sommedieue, France, April 30, 1918. |
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Major Gen. Omar Bundy, Commanding Officer of 2nd Div. and Col. A. W. Catlin of 6th U.S.Marines, at the front near Sommedieue, France, April 30, 1918.
Col. Catlin, who is a survivor of the Maine disaster, holds a Congressional Medal of Honor. |
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| On Aug. 4, 1917, the President had directed the organization of the 6th Regt. Col. Catlin, with his staff, arrived in France, Nov. 1, 1917. The last element arrived at St. Nazaire, Feb. 6, 1918. Training was begun In the Bourmont area. The 4th Brig. organization, including the 6th Regt., was perfected Feb. 10. 1918. |
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Bomb-proof dugouts at Sommedieue used as headquarters of the Sixth Regiment of Marines.
April 30, 1918. |
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GAS. Members of the Sixth Regiment of Marines in the Verdun sector responding to a gas alarm, April 30, 1918. |
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"On April 12, 1918, the Sixth Regiment had received Its first heavy losses when the 74th (A) Company, First Battalion, then in reserve at Camp Fontaine St. Robert, was heavily shelled, the majority of the shells being gas. The enemy fire was extremely accurate, catching the men in their billets before they had a chance to escape. All officers were evacuated in a serious condition and about two hundred and twenty men were also affected by the gas, forty of them dying later as a result of this first severe bombardment."
Major E. N. McClellan. U. S. M. C. |
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La Voie du Chatel, P. C., Sixth Marines, June 1, 1918. |
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At rest in route to rest camp 2nd. Battalion, 6th. U.S. Marines, Major T. C. Holcomb commd'g (Remains of the heroes of Bouresches).
Near Chateau Thierry, France. June 17, 1918. |
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After sixteen days at the front, Second Battalion, Sixth Marines, on way to rest camp. On horses, left to right: Major T. C. Holcomb, commanding officer and (Dr.) Capt. G. L. White.
Near Montreuil, France. June 17, 1918. |
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Surviving Officers OF 2nd. Battalion, 6th. U. S. Marines who are going back to rest camps. L-R: Lt. G. A. Grunland; Capt. G. L. White (Surgeons) Lt. G. B. Erskine Capt. E. Y. Lloyd; Capt. R. T. Zane; Major T. Holcomb C.O., Lt. C. B. Cates, Lt. E. J. Stockwell, Lt. J. B. Schneider, Lt. J. A. West, and Lt. H. R. Shinkel.
Bois De Belleau, France. Taken June 18, 1918. |
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Sixth Regiment United States Marines turning into the Champs Elysees toward Place de la Concorde. Independence Day Parade, Paris, France.
July 4, 1918. |
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P. M. July 2, 1918
U. S. ARMY FIELD MESSAGEFrom: C. O. 6th Rgt.
At : P. C. How sent: Runner.
Date: 2 July 18 Hour 1:00 p.m. No. 20
To : C. O. 5th Rgt.
In conformity with orders just received from Brigade Headquarters dated 11:55 a. m., No. 1, I have to request that you approve and forward to C. O.'s of the 1st and 2nd Bns. of this Regiment stationed in your sector in the BOIS de BELLEAU the enclosed instructions.
I am informed by Major Smith that these men must be at MONTREUIL at 6 pm this date; that the uniform will be coats, breeches, spiral puttees and helmets. Equipment: Rifles, belts, canteen, light combat packs and blankets. |
From: C. O. 6th.
At : P. C. How sent: Runner.
Date: 2 July 18 Hour: 2:15 p.m. No, 21.
To: C. O. 2nd Bn. 6th.
You have orders for withdrawal tonight but probably have not yet received the order relative to parade. When that arrives please get your 20 men per company, 1 Sgt. 2 Cpls., and 17 Pvts., and the officers named out as quickly as possible for MONTREUIL direct there to report to Shearer who will have comand of the two companies to parade, one from each regiment. If possible let me know about what clothing they will require and we will make effort to have it supplied at MONTREUIL. We will arrange for the evening meal at MONTREUIL. Good luck,
Lee |
From: C.O. 6th Regt.
At : P.C.
Date: 2 July, 18. Hour 2.35 P.M, No. 23 How sent:Officer.
To : C.O. 4th Brigade.
Will send (80) eighty men Hdq. Dt. to 1st Bn. 6th to make good withdrawals for parade at dusk tonight. This may interfere with full salvage party in morning, though will do our best in that. Have ordered 20 from each company, 1 Sgt., 2 cpls., 17 Pvts ten (10) from Hdqrs. Co., Capt. Voeth, Lts. Mason, Overton, J.W., Church, Overton, M.C., Maack and Timmerman Adj., Surgeon Farwell and 3 H. appr. Lt. Perin is bringing this and he has some drawings for the General. Will you let him see the General to present them, with explanation.
Lee.
From: Records of The Second Division (Regular) |
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After being held up by machine gun fire, automatic riflers, grenadiers and snipers have gone forward. Bombers and riflemen are starting their flank movement.
Harmonville France.
August 23, 1918. |
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| After leaving the Marbache sector, Aug. 18, 1918, the Fourth Brigade moved to an area about 20 kilometers southeast of Toul. headquarters being established at Favieres. Intensive training for the impending St. Mihiel offensive was undertaken here. The photograph shows elements of the 76th Co. in training near Harmonville Aug. 23. 1918. The Signal Corps caption says: "After being held up by machine gun fire, automatic riflemen, rifle grenadiers and snipers have gone forward. Bombers and riflemen are starting their flank movement." |
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Post of Command of Col. Harry Lee, 6th Regt. of Marines.
Sept. 12, 1918. |
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Cpl. E. B. Donnelly, 6th Marines, learning pilot's duties.
American patrol boats, Rhine River, Neuwied to Remagen, Germany.
January, 11, 1919. |
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Pvt. G. Peterson, 74th Co., 6th Regiment Marines, guard on boat. U.S. Marines. Neuwied to Remagen, Germany.
January 11, 1919. |
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Map 6—Belval, Beaumont, Villemontry; (Meuse-Argonne Sector)
(A)--Position 7:50 p. m. 4 Nov. 1918
(B)—Position 4:50 p. m. 7 Nov. 1918
(C)—Position 2:30 a. m. 9 Nov. 1918 to 8 p. m. 10 Nov. and from 6:30 a. m. 11 Nov. 1918 until after armistice was signed. |
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