Uncle Ned

Here is some information about Edward Cavanagh's unit from WWI - the 78th Division. Took training at Camp Dix, then sailed to France in June, 1918.  The "Lightning Division" served in the Meuse-Argonne.  As a division, the 78th spent 21 days in active sectors and 17 days in quiet sectors.  It captured 432 prisoners and advanced 21 kilometers against the enemy while sustaining 1,384 battle deaths and 5,861 wounded.  

By: Paul J. Schulz, Hayes Otoupalik and Dennis Gordon; World War One, Collectors Handbook (vol. 1 & 2); Gos. Pub.; reprint edition (1988).