The United States entered World War I in the conflict’s final year. After the German Empire had announced an unrestricted submarine warfare, the United States declared war against the Central Powers on 6 April 1917. The war was already in its third year.

Among the divisions the U.S. sent to Europe was the newly reorganized 32nd Division, made up of national guard units from Michigan and Wisconsin. Michigan furnished 8,000 troops of all arms, while Wisconsin furnished approximately 15,000.

The 32nd Division was composed of two brigades, the 63rd and the 64th. The 63rd Infantry Brigade, consisting of the 125th and 126th Infantry Regiments, were formed with Michigan National Guard units. The 125th was comprised of men from the eastern or Detroit area while the 126th was from the western sid

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