Transport Sierra arrives at Pier 4, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, with 35 officers and 1,531 men, mostly convalescent. The soldiers are taken to the West Shore Station on the hospital ships Shinnecook and Ossining, then transported by rail to Camp Merritt. They are greeted with enthusiasm by civilian employees, anticipating doughnuts. Photograph taken by Lt. Geo. Lyon. Date stamped Dec. 21, 1918. Identified as photo 111-SC-31303 in collection. Passed by censor on Dec. 24, 1918.

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