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World War I Cantigny American Monument (ABMC Federal Monument)

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In the center of the memorial area in the center of town. Monument


A white rectangular shaped monument with eagles sculpted into each corner and stars all around the top.  It bears the insignia of the First Infantry Division.  

This is a US federal monument constructed and maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

This battlefield monument commemorates the first large offensive operation by an American division during World War I. It stands in the center of a village, Cantigny, which was captured during that attack. 

Monument Text:

Erected by the United States of America to commemorate the first attack by an American division in the World War.

Commemorates:

Units:

1st Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWI

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