The 42nd Division composed of National Guard units from 26 states and the District of Columbia including Co. "F" Oshkosh, Co. "G" Appleton, Co. "E" Fond du Lac was formed August 1917. The 42nd Rainbow Division was named by Colonel Douglas MacArthur, its first Chief of Staff. In 1917 the 42nd Rainbow Division landed in France and fought in the following battles:

Luneville · Champagne · The Ourco · Meuse–Argonne

Baccarat · Chateau Thierry · St. Mihiel · Sedan

The division returned to the United States in March 1919.

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Catherine Avenue and Rainbow Drive, on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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