American Army Forces In France (1917-1918)

American Army Forces in France - 1917 - 1918. Red Cross Nurse being decorated by French officer. Aerial view flying over barracks (?) and houses / residential area. Soldiers stand around by artillery guns; may be resting en route. American soldier with massive gun. Back to the decoration ceremony (outdoor): others receive French medals. CU nurse showing her medal. Children by fallen statue - maybe one of the German statues in Alsace torn down when towns were liberated. French kids running along beside US army trucks driving through square; some kids jump on for a ride. CU (German?) newspaper with map (illegible). CU two US government officials looking at some document - Colonel EM. House & (possibly) Brand Whitlock - on steps of building. CU Colonel House. C/U of ’Le Courier’ newspaper (cannot read any headlines). Soldier pulling a live mule on rope from river. Village children surround two American soldiers; walking down street; the kids carry French and Italian flags. ECU Hand holding carrie
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