American order of battle Meuse–Argonne offensive explained

This is the order of battle for the American Expeditionary Force at the beginning and end of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26 to November 11, 1918.

Beginning of the battle (September 26, 1918)

General John J. Pershing, Commanding

I CorpsMajor General Hunter Liggett, Commanding

III CorpsMajor General Robert Lee Bullard, Commanding

V CorpsMajor General George H. Cameron, Commanding

In Reserve

End of the battle (November 10, 1918)

General John J. Pershing, Army Group Commander

First U.S. Army

Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, Commanding

I CorpsMajor General Joseph T. Dickman, Commanding

III CorpsMajor General John L. Hines, Commanding

V CorpsMajor General Charles P. Summerall, Commanding

Lieutenant General Robert L. Bullard, Commanding

IV CorpsMajor General Charles H. Muir, Commanding

VI Corps Major General Charles C. Ballou, Commanding
(Note: With the exception of one brigade from the 88th Division, VI Corps did not actively participate in the battle.)

French II Colonial Corps

French XVII Corps

List of divisions engaged

At one point or another during the 47-day battle, all or part of 23 American divisions were engaged in the fighting:

References

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