Coblenz: Printed by Lithographie von Deinhard & Co, [1918]. 5-5. HB. Maroon cloth, gilt lettering on front cover, small 8vo, 74 pp., red endpapers. Scarce unit history of this World War I Artillery battalion. The 76th Field Artillery was Attached to the Third Infantry Division. Formed in 1917 and trained at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, the 76th Field Artillery arrived at Brest on May 5, 1918. After action at Chateau-Thierry, it was the first artillery across the Marne, was stationed at Bois De La Riene, and on November 6, was the first artillery to cross the Meuse. It later served in the occupation, where this book was printed. This history contains a complete list of all members, a list of members recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal compiled by the commanding officer, Colonel E. St. J. Greble Jr., including the detailed actions of those recommended. Also, a brief history of the 76th in World War I. No marks in book, binding tight. Covers show minor soiling, cloth wrinkled in two places. Book condition VG.

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Bookseller: Parker's Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: IR7359
Title: Roll Of Honor Of The Seventy Sixth U. S. Field Artillery
Author: No Author Noted
Format/Binding: HB
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Printed by Lithographie von Deinhard & Co
Place of Publication: Coblenz
Date Published: [1918]
Bookseller catalogs: World War I;

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