WWI AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE IDED MEMORIAL & PHOTO

American Field Service and Reserve Mallet service memorial identified to Sergeant Frank William Holmes of West Medford, Massachusetts. This beautiful lithograph features an actual photograph of Holmes tipped in to the center. Holmes' service record is recorded on the back of the frame; "Frank William Holmes of West Medford, Mass. graduated from M.I.T.. Driver in the American Field Service, French Army; June to October 1917. Sergeant in the Motor Transport Corps, U.S> Army September 18, 1918. In France from June, 1917 to June 6, 1919. Participated in the following; Chemin des Dames Offensive Oct 23-27, 1917: Somme Defensive, March 21st to April 6, 1918; Aisne May 27 to June 5: Montdidier - Noyan defensive, June 9 - 13; Champagne - Marne Defensive, July 15-18; Aisne-Marne Offensive, July 18 to Aug. 5; Somme Offensive Aug 8 to Sept 17: Oise-Aisne offensive Sept 18-27; Meuse-Argonne Oct. 1 - Nov. 11, 1918." This lithograph was Copyrighted at Boston, Mass. May 1917, by Chas. E. Neville and measures 19" x 12&3/4" and is housed in a 20" x 13&3/4" frame. There is a small section of damage on the lithograph at the tip of the eagle's right wing. very good.