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History of the American Negro in the Great World War

CHAPTER XVI
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Major Prout's battalion distinguished Itself at the Val St.
Pierre, where it captured a German battery.

Major Patton's battalion was first to cross the Hirson railroad at the heights of Aubenton, where the Germans tried to resist.

Duncan's battalion took Logny and, carried away by their ardor, could not be stopped short of Gue d' Hossus on November 11th, after the armistice.

We have hardly time to appreciate you and already you depart.
As Lieut.

Colonel Duncan said November 28, in offering to me your regimental colors as proof of your love for France and as an expression of your loyalty to the 59th Division and our Army, you have given us of your best and you have given it out of the fullness of your hearts.
The blood of your comrades who fell on the soil of France mixed with the blood of our soldiers, renders indissoluble the bonds of affection that unite us.


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