Photograph shows the first volunteer troops of the new army of occupation, the 1st Battalion of overseas replacement troops, leaving Camp Meade, Maryland. The troops are being drilled before departing for overseas deployment via the Port of Embarkation. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Steiniger on April 28, 1919.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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