CPL. K. Polk, a photographer for the Signal Corps, took photo 39644 on August 27, 1918. The image shows the 77th Division concert band and orchestra entertaining Maj. Gen. Alexander and Col. Hannay in the ancient ruins of Chateau Fere. The 77th Division was composed of men from the Metropolitan portion of New York, specifically from Camp Upton in Yaphank, Long Island. The photo was taken in Fere-en-Tardenois, Aisne, France. This information is listed in the photographer's notes, numbered 39844.

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