"In this photograph taken on March 10, 1919, 2nd Lt. George H. Lyon is seen carrying a large number of American fighting men, comprising a total of 9,470 troops, mostly made up of African Americans. The troops, including the complete 371st and 372nd Infantry and a portion of the 366th, were decorated with the Croix de Guerre and were associated with the French military. A Salvation Army girl is also seen in the picture, providing a postcard to a trooper of the 371st Infantry so that he can inform his family of his return home. The photograph received approval from the Military Intelligence Div
"In this photograph taken on March 10, 1919, 2nd Lt. George H. Lyon is seen carrying a large number of American fighting men, comprising a total of 9,470 troops, mostly made up of African Americans. The troops, including the complete 371st and 372nd Infantry and a portion of the 366th, were decorated with the Croix de Guerre and were associated with the French military. A Salvation Army girl is also seen in the picture, providing a postcard to a trooper of the 371st Infantry so that he can inform his family of his return home. The photograph received approval from the Military Intelligence Division censor on March 10, 1919. The image is part of the collection numbered 937929."
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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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