The town crier of Gondreville, France, is seen in this photograph from April 6, 1918. He is announcing the departure of American troops and directing people to present bills for billeting of the troops at the Major's office. This image is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One" (111-SC-10365).

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
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