WW I Soldiers walking in Chateau-Thierry, France
Title
WW I Soldiers walking in Chateau-Thierry, France
Description
Black and white image of four men walking down a cobblestone street. This photo is one of a series taken by Hillsboro resident Verne McKinney, who served in France with the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. The Battle of Chateau-Thierry was one of the first battles fought by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) after joining France and Britain in declaring war against Imperial Germany. There is an American Battle Monument near the town commemorating the cooperative effort between the French and United States armies.
Date Created
circa 1917-1919
Subject
Soldiers
World War, 1914-1918
United States--Armed Forces
United States. Army--Foreign service
United States. Army--Military life
United States History
Military History & Science
Place
Chateau-Thierry, Aisne, France
Medium
photographic prints
Identifier
WCMpic_011817
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image