General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces (), is seen decorating Corporal John W. Packet of Company L, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. To the right of Corporal Packet is Corporal Russell L. Plemruous, also of Company L, 117th Infantry. The photograph was taken on January 22, 1919 in Ballon, Sarthe, France. Image source: Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One (Reference: SUBIECT 49139 LT. HARR, PHOTOGRAPHER SUMBER 1093-1-19 TAKEN 1-22-19 935-79 DESCRIPTION GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING, Commander-in-Chief, , decorating
General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces (), is seen decorating Corporal John W. Packet of Company L, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. To the right of Corporal Packet is Corporal Russell L. Plemruous, also of Company L, 117th Infantry. The photograph was taken on January 22, 1919 in Ballon, Sarthe, France. Image source: Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One (Reference: SUBIECT 49139 LT. HARR, PHOTOGRAPHER SUMBER 1093-1-19 TAKEN 1-22-19 935-79 DESCRIPTION GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING, Commander-in-Chief, , decorating Corporal John W. Packet, Company L, 117th Inf., 30th Div. On right is Corporal Russell L. Plemruous, Co. L, 117th Inf. Ballon, Sarthe, Prance. ISSUED M NOTES 40137)
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