
The Story of the American Expeditionary Forces
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78th Division
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Statistical Summary: Maximum Strength
A Typical AEF Infantry Regiment
310th Infantry, 78th Division
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Colonel Walter Babcock, DSM
Commander, 310th Infantry
Every AEF Division had four infantry regiments. These divisions are referred to as "Square Divisions" in contrast to the smaller US divisions of World War II that had three infantry regiments. This summary shows the staffing and equipment allocated to just one of the regiments of the AEF.
Total Manpower All Categories
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3822
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Total Officers
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112
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Enlisted, All Ranks
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3720
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Sergeants, All Ranks
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179
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Corporals
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453
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Cooks
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64
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Band
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49
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Horseshoers, Mechanics, Saddlers, Waggoners
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161
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Buglers
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26
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Privates & PFCs
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2725
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Marcq - Headquarters During Assault on Grandpre
Wagons, All Types |
118 |
Bicyles
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42
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Cars, Motor
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1
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Gun, 1 pounder
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3
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Guns, Machine, Heavy
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16
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Mortors, Stokes
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6
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Rifles
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3200
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Rifles, Automatic
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192
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Sources and Thanks: This information was provided by DistantCousins.com a genealogical site with much help for researchers interested in military matters. MH
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