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Foch, Ferdinand, 1851-1929

American officers, including General John J. Pershing, with General Ferdinand Foch, at Lafayette's tomb laying wreath

American officers at Lafayette's tomb laying wreath. General John J. Pershing is third from the left; General Ferdinand Foch is at the right. Others are unidentified. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

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.