Pvt. E. McKie and Cushing of Hdqrs. 312th Infantry, 78th Division Signal Platoon, are seen in this photograph taken in Grand Pre, Ardennes, France. They are repairing a broken phone wire that was damaged by shell fire. The American troops in the photo had just crossed the River Aire to take control of the town. The photograph was passed by the censor, but the exact date of issue is unknown.

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