Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    New York City draftee Soldiers made history as the Lost Battalion in October 1918 [Image 3 of 9]

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    New York City draftee Soldiers made history as the Lost Battalion in October 1918

    FRANCE

    08.28.2018

    Courtesy Photo

    New York National Guard

    Major Charles Whittlesey, the commander of the 1st Battalion of the 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division who earned the Medal of Honor as the commander of 540 Soldiers made famous as The Lost Battalion. Whittlesey refused to surrender his command to surrounding German forces for six days until his men were relieved. (National Archieve)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.28.2018
    Date Posted: 08.28.2018 12:57
    Photo ID: 4682217
    VIRIN: 180828-A-A3538-1008
    Resolution: 432x700
    Size: 66.33 KB
    Location: FR

    Web Views: 203
    Downloads: 13

    PUBLIC DOMAIN