Amherst College students participating in military training receive instruction in platoon formation. This photo was taken on July 22, 1918 by photographer Gordon. The students are lined up in a precise alignment as part of their training activities at Amherst College in Massachusetts. The notes indicate that this photograph is for official use only.

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