Fluent in French , Richardson served as Aide and observer with foreign armies until January 9 , 1918 .
Then ( temporary ) Major Richardson sailed with General Barry to France from New York December 1 , 1917 .
Fluent in France , Major served as Aide and observer with foreign armies until January 9 , 1918 .
Then ( temporary ) Major Richardson sailed with General Barry to France from New York December 1 , 1917 .