WW1 US AEF Signal Corps 1918 Near Le Cateau Nord resting place Americans Photo

Description: An original 8.5x6.5" vintage photo from a large collection of American Expeditionary Force (AEF) Signal Corps photos we acquired from the estate of a collector. It has an exceptionally helpful caption written in pen under the image. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewNear Le Cateau in Nord, France, this photograph taken on October 19, 1918, captures a somber scene. The foreground reveals the resting place of two American soldiers, marked by military helmets and a wooden cross amidst the barren landscape scarred by war. The background displays a rugged terrain with trees and chalky cliffs, typical of the battlefields of the First World War.Le Cateau was a significant location during World War I, known for the Battle of Le Cateau in 1914, and later as a site of intense fighting during the Allied advance in 1918. The involvement of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in this region marked a crucial contribution to the final offensives that led to the end of the war. The 30th Division, mentioned in the photo caption, played a pivotal role in the assaults on the Hindenburg Line, contributing to the eventual Allied victory.Text PresentNear Le Cateau, Nord, France, Oct 19, 1918. In the foreground is the resting place of two Americans. 30691 U.S. OFFICIAL J. DE MEYER (on the back)Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. These have been well taken care of for their age, but do have typical curling from age and may have other blemishes. See photos for detailed scans of both sides.

Price: 32 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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