Lieutenant M. S. Lenta is photographed presenting three men for decoration in Erden, Germany. The men receiving the decorations are: Staff Sergeant Cooksey, Sergeant Adair, and Corporal May, all from the 90th Division. Lieutenant Lenta is acting as the battalion commander for the 315th Field Signal Battalion. This photo was taken on December 26, 1918, and issued by Captain Willie Murphy.

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