Sergeant Abbott at an observation post for the 3rd Corps during World War One. He is pictured holding a pigeon which is used to carry messages. This photo was taken on December 15, 1918, and issued by the The observation post is located at Hill 287 and on November 6, 1918, Sergeant Abbott announced its capture. The image was taken in Langres, Hte. Marne, France.

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