French General Petain expresses gratitude to the American people, through General Pershing, for a bestowed honor. General Pershing awards him with the Distinguished Service Medal. The event takes place in Provins, Seine et Marne, France during World War One. The photograph is dated Nov 13, 1918, and labeled as photographer number 31499.

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