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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.

American Legion Dinner Held in Paris, France

View of men seated at a banquet table dressed formally including some in military attire as well as religious. Identified as a dinner for the officers of the American Legion by Commander Hearn. The exact location of the dinner is not given. This photograph is a part of a group of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

American Legion Dinner Held in Paris, France

View of men seated at banquet tables dressed formally including some in military attire as well as religious. Identified as a dinner for the officers of the American Legion given by Commander Hearn. The exact location of the dinner event is not given. 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.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France

A group of men are shown leaving Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. They have just attended a high mass held in conjunction with the American Legion gathering in the city. Coming down the steps in uniform on the left is French Field Marshall Ferdinand Foch and the man in uniform on the right is identified as Commander Hearn. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time.

French Field Marshall Ferdinand Foch in Paris, France

French Field Marshall Ferdinand Foch can be seen in full uniform on the left. He is leaving Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, after attending an American (?) Legion high mass. The other officer on the right is identified as Commander Hearn. Others in view are not identified. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activates taking place in Paris at the same time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.