The 169th was from the Duchy of Baden and garrisoned in Villingen; it was part of the XIV Army Corps. In 1914 and until March of 1915 it was part of the 29th Infantry Division and saw action in Alsace-Lorraine and later Artois. In March of 1915 the 169th was one of several Regiments to form the new 52nd Infantry Division. Actions from 1915 through 1918 were
1915 Artois
1916 Somme
1917 Alsace, Aisne and Champagne
1918 Champagne, Picardy, Aisne, Armentiers and Argonne
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