A. P. O. 766.
November 18, 1918.
Memorandum:
Five months ago to-day the 92d Division landed in France.
After seven weeks of training it took over a sector in the front line, and since then some portion of the Division has been practically continuously under fire.
It participated in the last battle of the war with creditable success, continuously pressing the attack against highly organized defensive works. It advanced successfully on the first day of the battle, attaining its objectives and capturing prisoners. This in the face of determined opposition by an alert enemy, and against rifle, machine gun and artillery fire. The issue of the second day’s battle was rendered indecisive by the order to cease firing at 11 A. M., when the Armistice became effective.
The Division Commander, in taking leave of what he considers himself justly entitled to regard as his Division, feels that he has accomplished his mission. His work is done and will endure. The results have not always been brilliant, and many times were discouraging, yet a well-organized, well-disciplined, and well-trained Colored Division has been created and commanded by him to include the last shot of the great World War.
May the future conduct of every officer and man be such as to reflect credit upon the Division and upon the colored race.
By Command of Major General Ballou,
Allen J. Greer,
Col., General Staff, Chief of Staff.