TORCY, BELLEAU, Plateau d’ENREPILLY, EPIEDS, Le CHARMEL, l’OURCQ, SERINGES et NESLES, SERGY, La VESLE and FISMES.
The new divisions who were under fire for the first time showed themselves worthy of the old war-like traditions of the Regular Army. They have had the same ardent desire to fight the Boche, the same discipline by which an order given by the Chief is always executed, whatever be the difficulties to overcome and the sacrifices to undergo.
The magnificent results obtained are due to the energy and skill of the Chiefs, to the bravery of the soldiers.
I am proud to have commanded such troops.
The General Commanding the 6th Army,
DeGoutte.
Headquarters, 42nd Division,
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, FRANCE,
August 13, 1918.
TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 42ND DIVISION: