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Memorial Ceremony at World War I Monument in Bathelemont, France

A group of men, women, and children are shown standing during a ceremony at a World War I monument located in Bathelemont, France. The monument was erected by the French as a memorial to the first three American soldiers to die in World War I: Thomas Enright, James Gresham, and Merle Hay of the 16th Infantry, Company F, 1st Division of the American Expeditionary Force. It is believed that this event was held during the American Legion gathering in Paris at this time.

Visiting Suresnes Cemetery in France

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. One of the men on the right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and is handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Visitors At Suresnes Cemetery in France

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. The man on the far right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and appears to be handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Group Visiting Suresnes Cemetery Near Paris, France, During American Legion Gathering

A group of unidentified men, possibly some attending the American Legion gathering held in Paris at this time, are shown standing in the Suresnes cemetery located just outside Paris, France. Soldiers, including American men, who died in World War I are buried in the cemetery and the white grave crosses are visible in this photograph. A Knights of Columbus member wearing the organization's arm band is seen handing out information. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Group of People Visiting Suresnes Cemetery in Paris, France

A group of unidentified men, women and children are shown standing in the Suresnes cemetery at the time located just outside of Paris, France. Soldiers, including American men, who died in World War I are buried there. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at the same time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927. The man on the far right is wearing a Knights of Columbus arm band.