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Inscribed in French and English is the following:
Headquarters of the American First Army
occupied this building from September 21, 1918
to the end of hostilities, and from here
conducted the Meuse-Argonne Offensive,
one of the greatest operations of the war.
The tablet is located outside the town hall of Souilly, France, approximately 160 miles east of Paris.
The tablet is located outside the town hall of Souilly, France.
Driving from Paris via toll Autoroute A4, take the exit to Verdun and then follow signs to Souilly (about five miles south of the Autoroute). The exact address is “Mairie, 35 Voie Sacree, Souilly, France.”
There is high-speed rail service from Paris (Gare de l’Est) to Meuse TGV. The train station is four miles away from Souilly on the way to Verdun.
More than 200,000 fallen service members are honored at an ABMC site. Search the burial database.
Etiquette, FAQs, and other trip planning resources
Please remember that ABMC cemeteries are sacred burial grounds, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We ask that you conduct yourself with the utmost respect and solemnity during your visit. Kindly refrain from any behavior that might disturb the peace and dignity of this hallowed place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
