Lieutenant Estep captured this photograph on October 20, 1918, depicting Major Johnson of the 117th Engineers. Promoted to Colonel suddenly, Major Johnson is seen wearing an eagle on his cap and old gold leaves on his shoulders. The 117th Engineers consists of detachments from the 1st G battalion Michigan Engineers, 1st battalion Wisconsin Engineers, and 5th and 6th Wisconsin Infantry. The location is Headquarters, 83rd Infantry Brigade, 42nd Division, east of Fleville, Ardennes, France. The photo was passed by the censor, date unspecified.

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