a sniper on 30 July 1918 after volunteering to accompany Major "Wild Bill" Donovan when Donovan's battalion was sent to lead the day's attack. He died near Muercy Farm which is across the road and stream from the Oise-Aisne Cemetery. 1st Division Battlefield Monument The 1st Division Battlefield Monument was erected by the 1st Division. It is located west of Buzancy on the Soissons - Château-Thiery road. The monument consists of a concrete plinth containing the names of the dead engraved on bronze plates. The plinth is surmounted by an eagle carved of stone atop a pedestal. On the pedestal is a wreathed replica of the 1st Division shoulder sleeve insignia. 2nd Division Battlefield Marker The 2nd Division Battlefield Marker is near the Soissons - Paris road about west of Beaurepaire Farm. The marker is a concrete boulder about in diameter with the 2nd Division insignia engraved in bronze upon it.[198] [199] In close proximity is an additional marker indicating the farthest advance of the German Army in 1918. The 2nd Division jump-off line was at right angles to the road near the location of the marker. See also Explanatory notes References Citations General sources Books Websites Newspapers External links 1918 in France Battles of the Western Front (World War I) Battles of World War I involving France Battles of World War I involving Germany Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom Battles of World War I involving the United States Conflicts in 1918 July 1918 events United States Marine Corps in World War I