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February 15, 1923
The Moorefield Examiner
Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Colonel Lloyd M. Brett recounts the 80th Division's journey from training at Camp Lee to heroic battles in the Argonne and British sectors during World War I, praising their bravery and determination. Most selective service men from Moorefield and Hardy County served in this division.
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Pay Tribute To 80th's Men.
Colonel Lloyd M. Brett, retired, formerly commander of the 160th infantry brigade, at a meeting of the Washington reserve officers, recounted the activities of the men of the Eightieth division from the time they answered their first "fall in" at Camp Lee and made a "motley crew," to the height of their glory on the battlefields in the Argonne and British sectors.
He told how he watched the 219th and 220th infantry regiments from hill 281 in the Argonne sector and how proud he was to have command of such men.
"The Eightieth will take its place in history!" exclaimed Colonel Brett, as with kindling eye and enthusiasm he told of the bravery of his men under terrific shell and machine gun fire and their determination and final gaining of their objective.
Most of the selective service men from Moorefield and Hardy county who fought in the world war were attached to the Eightieth division.
Colonel Lloyd M. Brett, retired, formerly commander of the 160th infantry brigade, at a meeting of the Washington reserve officers, recounted the activities of the men of the Eightieth division from the time they answered their first "fall in" at Camp Lee and made a "motley crew," to the height of their glory on the battlefields in the Argonne and British sectors.
He told how he watched the 219th and 220th infantry regiments from hill 281 in the Argonne sector and how proud he was to have command of such men.
"The Eightieth will take its place in history!" exclaimed Colonel Brett, as with kindling eye and enthusiasm he told of the bravery of his men under terrific shell and machine gun fire and their determination and final gaining of their objective.
Most of the selective service men from Moorefield and Hardy county who fought in the world war were attached to the Eightieth division.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
80th Division
World War
Argonne Battle
Military Bravery
Colonel Brett
Selective Service Men
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Lloyd M. Brett
219th Infantry Regiment
220th Infantry Regiment
Eightieth Division
Where did it happen?
Camp Lee, Argonne Sector, British Sectors, Moorefield And Hardy County
Story Details
Key Persons
Colonel Lloyd M. Brett
219th Infantry Regiment
220th Infantry Regiment
Eightieth Division
Location
Camp Lee, Argonne Sector, British Sectors, Moorefield And Hardy County
Event Date
World War
Story Details
Colonel Brett recounts the Eightieth Division's transformation from a motley crew at Camp Lee to brave fighters achieving objectives in the Argonne and British sectors under heavy fire.