THIS WAS A PHASE OF OPERATION IN WHICH THE NEGRO UNITS OF THE 167TH BRIGADE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES IN THE CLOSING DAYS OF THE WAR.] [Illustration: SENTRY BOX OUTSIDE OF REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS WITH WARNING HORN FOR GAS ATTACKS.

CAMOUFLAGED GATE ON THE LEFT.] [Illustration: ONE OF THE HUGE GUNS, 16-INCH CALIBER OF THE AMERICAN RAILWAY ARTILLERY, WHICH DID SUCH FRIGHTFUL EXECUTION NEAR THE CLOSE OF THE WAR.

CAMOUFLAGED THROUGHOUT.] [Illustration: A RAILROAD IN FRANCE.

THIS ONE WAS USED BY A PORTION OF THE 93RD DIVISION IN THE CHAMPAGNE TO TRANSPORT TROOPS AND SUPPLIES TO THE FRONT.] [Illustration: PASSENGER CARS USED BY FAMOUS 93RD.

NEGRO DIVISION IN CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.] [Illustration: SENDING MESSAGE BY CARRIER PIGEON.