SUMMARY OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE FOURTH BRIGADE.

A summary of the operations of the Fourth Brigade of Marines is set forth below:

The Fourth Brigade of Marines as a unit of the Second Division participated in actual battle in France in the following sectors between the inclusive dates set down (as published in General Orders No. 37, Second Division, April 25, 1919):

Toulon sector, Verdun: From March 15 to May 13, 1918.

Aisne defensive, in the Chateau-Thierry sector: From May 31 to June 5, 1918.

Chateau-Thierry sector (capture of Hill 142, Bouresches, Belleau Wood): From June 6 to July 9, 1918.

Aisne-Marne (Soissons) offensive: From July 18 to July 19, 1918.

Marbache sector, near Pont-a-Mousson on the Moselle River: From August 9 to August 16, 1918.

St. Mihiel offensive, in the vicinity of Thiaucourt, Xammes, and Jaulny: From September 12 to September 16, 1918.

Meuse-Argonne (Champagne) including the capture of Blanc Mont Ridge and St. Etienne: From October 1 to October 10, 1918.

Meuse-Argonne (including crossing of the Meuse River): From November 1 to November 11, 1918.