Captain Ernest Peixotto, a member of the Signal Corps, , took this photograph on November 4, 1918. The image showcases the church in Cierges, which was captured by troops of the 32nd Division during the battles along the Ourcq. A Red Cross flag is seen hanging from the steeple, alongside a machine gun positioned by the windows. The drawing of this scene was created by Captain Ernest Peixotto, a military artist. The photograph was approved by the censor on November 30, 1918.

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