Private McLaughlin is seen unloading 900 tons of potatoes at a rate of 26 tons per hour per gang. This activity took place at Base Section No. 2, Bassens Docks, Bordeaux, Gironde, France. The photograph was taken on November 4, 1918, and was received by the photographer on January 4, 1919. It was later released by the Censor on January 7, 1919. (The caption is based on the available information from the provided descriptor.)

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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