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

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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Type

Still Image

Collection