Auditorium in Biesles, Marne, France where French officers conduct a school for training American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) members as interpreters. The school was established in October 1917 and supplied around 2500 interpreters to various military units. The students, selected from the French army for their knowledge of English, underwent a four-week course to improve their language skills and gain knowledge in history, geography, and the wishes of the Lt. L. Courtois is the commanding officer of the school. Photograph taken on April 14, 1919, by Lt. Sears, Signal Corps photograph
Auditorium in Biesles, Marne, France where French officers conduct a school for training American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) members as interpreters. The school was established in October 1917 and supplied around 2500 interpreters to various military units. The students, selected from the French army for their knowledge of English, underwent a four-week course to improve their language skills and gain knowledge in history, geography, and the wishes of the Lt. L. Courtois is the commanding officer of the school. Photograph taken on April 14, 1919, by Lt. Sears, Signal Corps photographer. Issued notes: 52032.
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