Image shows Mademoiselle Marguerite Wrist, a 78-year-old French woman, who refers to herself as the Godmother of all American soldiers and sailors. The photo was taken at a cemetery in Brest, France, on May 20, 1918, by Lieutenant Sutton. The image was censored and released by Censor on June 19, 1918. Note: 012964.

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