The image is titled " France. Graves of the first three American soldiers killed in action on the French front." The photograph depicts the simple monuments marking the graves of Corporal Gresham and Privates Enright and Hay from the 16th Infantry. This image is significant as it commemorates these soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of democracy. Photographer: Signal Corps, 1918. Photograph Notes: 4096.

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Size: 9181px × 6301px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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