November 24, 1918.
_From:_ Chief Engineer, First Army.
_To:_ The Commanding Officer, 805th Pioneer Infantry.
_Subject:_ Services rendered during offensive.
1. The Chief Engineer desires to express his highest appreciation
to you and to your regiment for the services rendered to the First
Army in the Offensive between the Meuse and the Argonne, starting
September 26th, and the continuation of that Offensive on November
1st and concluding with the Armistice of November 11th.
2. The success of the operations of the Army Engineer Troops toward
constructing and maintaining supply lines, both roads and railway, of
the Army, was in no small measure made possible by the excellent work
performed by your troops.
3. It is desired that the terms of this letter be published to
all the officers and enlisted men of your command at the earliest
opportunity.
4. A copy of this letter has been sent to the Chief of Staff, First
Army.
GEORGE R. SPALDING, _Col. Engrs.,
Chief Engineer, First Army,
American E. F._
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