Lt. Sears, the photographer, captured this image on October 10, 1918, in Foret de Hesse, Meuse, France. The photograph shows three men from the 6th Division who were decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross () by Maj. Gen. John E. McMahon. From left to right, the individuals featured are Lt. Mudge, Cpl. Chas. Howard, and Sgt. Huppman. The image was officially issued after passing censorship, but no specific date was provided.

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