United States troops in France during World War I. Large number of American soldiers are assembled in open area of town. An officer stands on a vehicle and reads from a paper. Many soldiers and one girl are gathered around the vehicle. A soldier is called and comes forward to receive something from the officer. Buildings in the background. Troops salute as military band plays. American troops march into the area while a drum and bugle corps plays. Three young French girls are seen watching the parade.Many French civilians line the opposite side of the road to watch the arriving American troops. In the town square, several American soldiers and local French civilians gather around a statue in a fenced area adorned with French and American flags.
U.S. 26th Division troops at La Ferte in France during World War I. U.S. troops stand in a squad and salute. A flag of United States. An officer reads from a paper. General John Joseph Pershing with other U.S. officers. U.S. troops stand in a line. General John approaches the troops. He presents the Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C) medal to 26th Division troops. The General is escorted by other U.S. officers. He shakes hands with the troops. He stands with U.S. officer. A soldier comes and salutes them. He stands near General John Joseph Pershing The troops march and follow the military band. Troops with Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C) medal pinned on their uniform. A woman looks at the medals on the uniforms of the soldiers.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. A bridge in the village. Trucks loaded with U.S. troops cross the bridge. A sign reads 'Welcome'. U.S. troops wave to the villagers. Women stand outside their houses and look at the soldiers. The troops with rifles on their shoulders march on the streets. Men hold flags of France and United Sates. A soldier carries a young girl on his shoulder.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. The troops dig a trench and lay a water pipe. Wooden houses in the background. The soldiers cut wooden logs with an axe. The wooden logs are put aside. The soldiers unload the supplies from a cart. U.S. officers on horse backs and the troops march in a squad. A truck and a dog on the road. The soldiers march with rifles on their shoulders. The troops stand in a line outside the mess hall. They carry their plates and mugs in their hand. They sit at a table and eat their food. Few men stand in the line for food.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. U.S. troops lay prone on the ground and take cover. They dig a trench with their pick axes during a contest. The troops cheer during the contest. An officer looks at the troops as they are digging the trench.
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. Troops put sack bags in a trench. Sack bags also kept on the edge of the trench. A U.S. officer raises a flag. The troops stand in a squad in the background. Trophies on a table. General John Joseph Pershing with U.S. officers. He stands in front of the table and talks to them. U.S. troops stand in formation. General John Joseph Pershing and a soldier with a camera. The General presents awards to the winners of a trench digging contest. A parade by the U.S. troops. General John Joseph Pershing and U.S. troops salute. General Charles A. Doyen. U.S. officers on horse backs. The troops march with rifles on their shoulders. The soldiers hold flags of United States and France.
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