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May 19 : The division sailed for the U.S. and debarked at New York. It was then sent to Camp Funston,
Kansas, where it was demobilized shortly afterwards.

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Captured from the enemy:

• 5,061 prisoners;
• 127 pieces of artillery;
• 455 machine guns

The division progressed thirty-six kilometers, facing heavy resistance. The division advanced thirty-six
pieces of artillery and 455 machine guns while experiencing:

• 1,419 Battle deaths;
• 7,394 Wounded;
• 1 officer and 24 men taken prisoner

Division soldiers were awarded the following decorations:

• Congressional Medal of Honor: 8;
• Distinguished Service Crosses: 119;
• Distinguished Service Medals: 2;
• Croix de Guerre: 55;
• Belgian Cross L'Ordre Leopold: 1;
• Belgian Croix de Guerre: 2