"Secrectary of Baker With Officers during a Visit To Paris" Secretary Baker, USA, and party in Paris. Top row, left to right: Capt. De Marches, French Army; Col. Carl Bpyd, Chief of Staff; Lt Col Brett; Col Connor; Comdr Connor, comdr White, US Navy; Ralph A Hayes. Front row: General pershing; Secretary Baker; Ambassador Sharp and Major General Black, Chief US Engineers.