The Army of Occupation, December 1, 1918, to September 1, 1919, 4th Division

Some of this footage is quite interesting. Another look at 100 years ago.

Published on Jun 13, 2018
(This film is silent)
National Archives Identifier: 24891
Local Identifier: 111-H-1389
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/24891

From: Series: Historical Films, ca. 1914 - ca. 1936
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Other Title(s):Historical Film, No. 1389

Scope & Content: Children play in the snow at Cochem, Germany, and U.S. sentries guard the Cochem tunnel. 301st Engrs. break ice in the Moselle River to protect a bridge at Tries. 58th Inf. troops practice bayonets exercises at Pommern. The 12th Machine Gun Bn. marches on a road near Sehl, advances across a field, and sets up guns. Gen. Pershing decorates and reviews troops. The Prince of Wales and Gen. Wells arrive at Cochem. An Italian officer decorates 4th Div. troops. Comedian Lew Brice dances at Cochem. The 4th and 89th Div. teams play football at Coblenz.

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