Mentioned in the French Army Order of the Day.
=4th Infantry Brigade= (=Marines=): “_Thrown into the thick of the battle in
a sector violently attacked by the enemy, gave immediate proof of
first-class fighting qualities. In liaison with French troops, this
Brigade broke up a powerful German attack at a very important point of
the position and afterwards carried out a series of attacks. Thanks to
the bravery, fighting spirit and tenacity of the men, who stoically bore
fatigue and losses, thanks also to the activity and energy of the
officers, as also to the personal influence of its commander, General J.
Harbord, the efforts of the 4th Brigade were entirely successful. Acting
in close co-operation, the two regiments and machine-gun battalion of
the Brigade advanced from 1,500 to 2,000 yards on a 2-1/2-mile front,
after twelve days of incessant fighting (from June 2 to 13, 1918), over
very difficult ground, capturing a large quantity of material and 500
prisoners, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy, and carrying two very
important positions, the village of Bouresches and the fortified Belleau
Wood._”
=3rd Division= =Major-General Joseph T. Dickman.=
comprising:
_5th Infantry Brigade_ _Brig.-Gen. Fred W. Sladen_
_6th_ “ “ “ “ _C. Crawford_
_3rd Artillery_ “ _Colonel Wm. M. Cruikshank_
This division was engaged south of the Marne from Château-Thierry to
Dormans.
Mentioned in the French Army Order of the Day.
=7th American Machine-Gun Battalion=: “_Prevented the enemy from crossing
the Marne. In the course of violent combats, particularly on May 31 and
June 1, this battalion disputed the northern suburbs of Château-Thierry
foot by foot, inflicted severe losses on the enemy, and covered itself
with glory by its bravery and ability._”
[Illustration: MAJOR-GENERAL JOSEPH T. DICKMAN.