Soldier conducting testing of American-made shells at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Testing includes a one-pound rifle gun, utilized for clearing out machine gun nests. Photograph taken on October 30, 1918 by Sgt. McGarrigle. Not for public distribution, intended for official use only. Documented as 18BUED NOTES SEMOIR.

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