Remembering St Mihiel the turning point of war
Veterans recall the St Mihiel battle as a decisive World War I moment that lifted Allied morale and set the stage for the Meuse-Argonne offensive. The piece notes Meuse-Argonne’s scale, the heavy artillery fire at St Mihiel, Pershing’s leadership, and Fo ch and French guidance during planning. It highlights the 62nd Montana regiment’s role and Bill Ashton’s impressions.
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The
Argonne
St. Mihiel
Meusse-Argonna
62Nd
Montana
Bill Ashton
the Meuse-Argonne
Battle of
Steeter
France
John J. Pershing
Pershing
St. Mihiel Salient
Verdun
Meuse
Marshall Foch
St Mihiel Offensive Report From 362nd Regiment
The passage recalls the September 12 St Mihiel offensive with Foch Pershing and Allied air power under Pershing. It notes heavy rain, complete objective reach by afternoon, and liberation of French civilians amid mud and fear. The 362nd regiment’s role is summarized with artillery barrages and air support, highlighting Allied air mastery and civilian relief.
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Marshall Foch
General Pershing
Pershing
Foch
Binelry
France
Mihiel
St. Mihiel
Regimental Push Through Argonne and Verdun Remnants
The 362nd regiment of the Third battalion advanced from Jubrecourt through Parais and Parois woods toward the front lines, enduring mud and danger while shells filled the sky. The march recalled Verdun and Gettysburg scales as leaders changed, and General von Gallwitz noted the day as a rare defeat. In parallel, Mrs. Sewark of Goshen won Wyoming’s public speaking finals at the Farm Bureau event in Yellowstone Park on June 28.
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Jabrecourt
Jubrecourt
Parais
Parois Woods
Parois
Old Verdun
Forest de Hesse
Dendez- Vous-de-Chase
Verdun
Argonne Woods
362Nd
Epinomotilla
Gesnes
Gettysburg
St. Mihiel
St. Michiel
Baron von Gallwitz
Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Mre
BE. L. Sewark
Goshen
Wyoming
Heran Correction
American Farm Bureau Federatiog
Remembercourt Ride Into War Tactics Amid Collapse and Retreat
Welfare Chairman notes more than 100 men were sheltered in a squadron under wet forest cover as the regiment in reserve moved toward the Sorey Commercy road on September 13. German officers reportedly chose death rather than defeat, leaving notes before withdrawal. Trucks carried troops through a ruined Remembercourt, once shelled in 1914, as shells and graves lined the hills and ruins.
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America
Sorey-Commercy Road
List Division
Remembercourt
Ling
Els
Local American Legion commander retires after state meeting
LOGAL COMMANDER, retiring leader of Lewis and Clark Post No 2, steps down as host post for this year's state meeting. He oversaw the post's duties and represented the organization at regional events.
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The
Legion
Sweetgrass
Department
Montana Department of the Legion
American Legion
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Concierge
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HIVE
Cywé
Higgins
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Charons
Onney
Cantigny
Warren E. Harrisberger
John Stagg
Nary
Legionnaires and Auxiliary
Wachange
the Exchange Tavern
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Clarence H. Olson
C. E. Pew
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Logal Commander
George Davis
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