. Illinois in the World War; an illustrated record prepared with the coöperation and under the direction of the leaders in the state's military and civilian organizations. THE 123RD FIELD ARTILLERY 579. POSITION OF BATTERY B IN REAR OF BOUCONVILLE What the resultswere, the world flattening of the salient was anachievement whichthrilled the aUied na-tions. The artilleryspart in the victory maybe judged from the the veteran infan-trymen of the First Di-vision later referred totheir rapid and stead}advance as a dough-boys parade. The 123rd Field Ar-tillery emerged fr
. Illinois in the World War; an illustrated record prepared with the coöperation and under the direction of the leaders in the state's military and civilian organizations. THE 123RD FIELD ARTILLERY 579. POSITION OF BATTERY B IN REAR OF BOUCONVILLE What the resultswere, the world flattening of the salient was anachievement whichthrilled the aUied na-tions. The artilleryspart in the victory maybe judged from the the veteran infan-trymen of the First Di-vision later referred totheir rapid and stead}advance as a dough-boys parade. The 123rd Field Ar-tillery emerged from the battle with a citation from jNIajor General Summerall, commanding theFirst Division. General Summerall praised the regiment for its devotionto duty and its efficiency in supporting the infantry and advancing over diffi-cult roads. His praise was doubly welcome as he was an artillery officer. The 123rd Field Artillery had advanced to positions near Xivray andMarvoisin after the first days fighting, but the progress of the Americanforces continued so rapidly that on September 14 the brigade was 123rd moved to the Frassard woods for a days rest, and then joinedthe other units of
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