Cantigny in Somme, Hauts-de-France, France — Western Europe

McCormick's Cantigny Artillery Monument

1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment

— Faithful and True —

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Photographed By Michael Manning, June 26, 2015

1. McCormick's Cantigny Artillery Monument Marker

Inscription. In the early dawn of Tuesday 28 May 1918, French and American artillery began to shell German positions north of Cantigny in preparation for an attack on the village by the U.S. First Division. The 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, commanded by Major Robert R. McCormick, concentrated the fire of its eight 155-mm Schneider howitzers from positions in the west near Rocquencourt in support of the successful attack. In 1937, McCormick, then publisher of the Chicago Tribune newspaper, participated in the dedication of the Federal Monument nearby.

(French transcription not provided. Click on marker photo to enlarge.)

Erected 2005 by McCormick Tribune Foundation, Village of Cantigny.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1918.

Location. 49° 39.77′ N, 2° 29.544′ E. Marker is in Cantigny, Hauts-de-France, in Somme. Memorial is on Rue Saint Aignan (Route D26). Marker is in vicinity of the Cantigny American Monument and the 28th Infantry Regiment Monument in a small park in Cantigny. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Rue Saint-Aignan, Cantigny, Hauts-de-France 80500, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 28th Infantry Regiment Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Cantigny American Monument (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First U.S. Division (approx. 0.8 kilometers away).

Regarding McCormick's Cantigny Artillery Monument. Text is also translated into French on tablet.

Photographed By Michael Manning, June 26, 2015

2. McCormick's Cantigny Artillery Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.