. 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 VERY CROSSROADS Used as Ninety-first Division post of command from September 26 to 28; about one-half kilometer southeast of Very. Field Artillery moved to a position one-half kilometer west of Epinonvilleand the rest of the brigade moved to positions between Very and Epinon-ville. The 123rd Field Artillery occupied positions just off the road connect-ing these towns. The second battalion of the 124th Field Artillery was
. 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 VERY CROSSROADS Used as Ninety-first Division post of command from September 26 to 28; about one-half kilometer southeast of Very. Field Artillery moved to a position one-half kilometer west of Epinonvilleand the rest of the brigade moved to positions between Very and Epinon-ville. The 123rd Field Artillery occupied positions just off the road connect-ing these towns. The second battalion of the 124th Field Artillery was inposition west of the road and all the positions of the 122nd Field Artillerywere east of the road. Here the brigade remained until October 11 and 12,when it was withdrawn for rest and re-equipment. The infantry supportedby the brigade was making slow progress. This was not due to any faultof the infantry or to the lack of artillery support. At one time the leftdivisional flank was exposed for a kilometer and a half, and only the strengthand quickness of a heavy defensive barrage saved our infantry from en-.
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