Two English soldiers, captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Marne, managing to escape and returning to Vesle. In a state of exhaustion and malnutrition, they crossed over into an American Sector in Arcis-la Ponsart, France. Photo released by the Censor, date not provided. (Notes: 21746)

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