Showing posts with label War Service Chevron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label War Service Chevron. Show all posts

Monday, March 5, 2018

World War I Chronology, March 1918-- Part 1: "Rainbow" Division Sees Action


From the April 2017 VFW Magazine

MARCH 4--  German forces unsuccessfully attack U.S. 42nd "Rainbow" Division positions near Badonvilliers in the Lorraine Sector.

MARCH 6--  Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal and War service Chevron are authorized by the War Department.

MARCH 8--  U.S. forces join the line in the Verdun Sector.

--Cooter