World War I Memorial - Massachusetts State House - Boston, MA
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N 42° 21.496 W 071° 03.816
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This memorial is located on the 3rd floor of the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Waymark Code: WMNQW5
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
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A quote from French General Fenelon F.G. Passaga accompanies the caption to a mural and reads:

"The colors of the 104th U.S. Infantry A.E.E. Decorated by the Republic of France 28 April 1918
A Regiment of Massachusetts Men
First Military Unit in American History To Receive the Honor From
AF Reign Government
Apremont 10-13 April 1918

'I am proud to decorate the flag of regiment which has shown such fortitude and courage.' General Passaga

The colors of the 104th U.S. Infantry Regiment E.T.O. were again decorated by the Republic of France 27 November 1945 Camp Pittsburgh Rheims France"

The State House is open to the public from *8:45 am to 5 pm. at no charge.
Unfortunately the artist and date are not provided at the site.
Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: State of Massachusetts

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America

Physical Address of Monument:
24 Beacon St
Boston, MA USA
01233


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