Troops of the 105th Regiment Field Artillery aboard the transport "Mercury" at Newport News, VA, prior to their departure overseas. This photograph, taken by Lt. William Fox, Signals Reserve Corps, on June 30, 1918, shows the soldiers crowded on the decks and cheering. The image was part of the RECO (Photographer Recognition) collection. Note: This caption is not for publication and is issued for official use only.

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