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Newspaper

Monroe City Democrat

Location

Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

2

Homeward bound as Seventh Division moves to Le Mans

The Seventh Division transitions from Germany to Le Mans France as the hourglass signals homeward departure. Preparations tighten with train orders, billets, and policing. entailing railhead staging, guard mounts, ration distribution, and rigid car-by-car inspections for the lengthy move back to the United States.

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Le Mans Embarkation Centre for American Troops

Le Mans serves as an intermediate depot between the front and seaboard where divisions break up and are regrouped. The area functions as a gathering and equipment point with delousing, inspection, and training, under Major General Harbord, hosting eight sub-areas and multiple camps. Troops are billeted, fed, clothed, and prepared for embarkation while enjoying entertainment programs and Y M C A services.

le Mans Gierres Debarkation Seaboard France Gievres Chateau Gontier Conlie Ballon la Ferte Mont Atlantic Harbord le Manos Central Entertainment Bureau Y.M C. A

Goodbye to France and the Meurthe-et-Moselle front

A World War I unit recalls its baptism of fire in Meurthe-et-Moselle, praising French allies and recounting months of mud, rain, and victory as they prepare to return home. Missouri receives about 200 surplus army tractors for road work, touted as useful heavy-lift machines.

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