Major General Ulysses Grant McAlexander was an American officer who served in the United States Army. He was heavily decorated for valor, and is one of the iconic fighting men of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I. He is most famous for commanding the 38th Infantry Regiment during the Second Battle of the Marne in July 1918, and earning himself and the regiment the moniker "Rock of the Marne".
Brig. Gen. Ulysses McAlexander as commander of the 180th Brigade in October 1918.
Major General Joseph T. Dickman pinning the Croix de Guerre on Brigadier General Ulysses G. McAlexander for his valorous conduct on the Marne river, in July 1918.
38th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 38th Infantry Regiment is a United States Army infantry regiment.
During Second Battle of the Marne, 38th Infantry Regiment repelled the German attack near Mézy, France, across the Marne River in July 1918. This defense checked the Germans' assault and made an Allied offensive possible, thus earning 3rd Infantry Division's nickname "Rock of the Marne".
General Joseph Dickman pins the french Croix de Guerre to the 38th flag in 1919