General John J. Pershing congratulates Maj. Gen. George W. Read after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal during the inspection and review of the 30th Division. Maj. Gen. Edward F. Lewis, Commanding 30th Division, stands to the left. The photo was taken in Ballon, Sarthe, France on March 1, 1919.

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