Soldiers from France and America gather outside an American canteen in Bakharitza, Russia. The photograph, taken on February 26, 1919, showcases soldiers waiting to make purchases. The canteen was operated by Supply Company, 339th Infantry. The image has a military-like atmosphere, with soldiers in uniform preparing for their purchases. Sergeant Grier M. Shotwell, , captured and documented this moment. The photographer's records indicate the canteen was issued on November 18, 1918.

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