Maj. Gen. Edward F. McGlachlin, Jr., commander of the 1st Division, can be seen on the extreme right side of the image. He is shown decorating members of the 16th Infantry with Distinguished Service Crosses at Mertert, Luxembourg. The photograph was taken on January 17, 1919.

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