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With respect, for the attack on Raon L'Etape, the 398th was assigned to hold the German's attention by firing on the town and environs from across the Meurthe River while the 397th and 399th crossed at Baccarat. Reference the Story of the Century, page 56.

Following the war, the 100th vets would meet annually for national and regional group reunions. This included a solemn memorial service including a set of candles in brass holders. At some point, these were outlawed by the fire marshal. Instead they used hotel water glasses. Realizing the history, it struck me as ironic that those who made the ultimate sacrifice liberating a region known worldwide for its fine crystal should be commemorated using plain glass water tumblers. Working with French military historian Lise Pommois, we were able to secure a set of Alsatian crystal candleholders. One is shown on the homepage of the "Progeny of the Century" Facebook page.

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