B Company soldiers from the 339th Infantry Regiment are seen in this photograph, taken on September 19, 1918 in Obozerskaya, Russia. After resting for an hour following a 17-hour march through woods and swamps, they are seen starting out along the railroad line. An allied armored car can be seen in the distance. Image received and taken by Sgt. 1st Class Grier M. Shotwell, SC photographer, on December 2, 1918. Approved by censor, date unknown.


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