Cantigny in Somme, Upper France, France — Western Europe
First U.S. Division
Cantigny
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 26, 2015
1. First U.S. Division Marker
Killed 199
Wounded 867
G.O. N 201. G.H.Q. A.E.F. Nov., 10th 1918 "The Commander-In-Chief has noted in this division a special pride of service and a high state of morale never broken by hardship nor battle."
Erected 1919 by First U.S. Division.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1750.
Location. 49° 39.558′ N, 2° 30.092′ E. Memorial is in Cantigny, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Somme. It is on Route D26. Located approximately one mile east of Cantigny. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Cantigny, Hauts-de-France 80500, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McCormick's Cantigny Artillery Monument (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); 28th Infantry Regiment Monument (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Cantigny American Monument (approx. 0.9 kilometers away).
Regarding First U.S. Division. The panels on all four sides and the base list those killed and missing in action in the area. The lists are not in excellent condition.
Also see . . . History of the First Division During the World War, 1917-1919
this page online
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 26, 2015
2. First U.S. Division Marker
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3. First U.S. Division Marker
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4. First U.S. Division Marker
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5. First U.S. Division Marker
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6. First U.S. Division Marker
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7. First U.S. Division Marker
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8. First U.S. Division Marker
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9. First U.S. Division Marker
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10. First U.S. Division Marker
1918
11. Front de la Somme - Le Prise de Cantigny par les Troupes Americaines
The Somme Front - the capture of Cantigny by American troops
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 11. submitted on July 29, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
