Mentioned in the French Army Order
of the Day.
MAJOR-GENERAL OMAR BUNDY.
Commanding the 2nd Division.
4th Infantry Brigade (Marines): “Thrown into the thick of the battle in a sector violently attacked by the enemy, gave immediate proof of first-class fighting qualities. In liaison with French troops, this Brigade broke up a powerful German attack at a very important point of the position and afterwards carried out a series of attacks. Thanks to the bravery, fighting spirit and tenacity of the men, who stoically bore fatigue and losses, thanks also to the activity and energy of the officers, as also to the personal influence of its commander, General J. Harbord, the efforts of the 4th Brigade were entirely successful. Acting in close co-operation, the two regiments and machine-gun battalion of the Brigade advanced from 1,500 to 2,000 yards on a 2-1/2-mile front, after twelve days of incessant fighting (from June 2 to 13, 1918), over very difficult ground, capturing a large quantity of material and 500 prisoners, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy, and carrying two very important positions, the village of Bouresches and the fortified Belleau Wood.”
3rd Division Major-General Joseph T. Dickman.
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