Men of the 305th Labor Battalion, under the command of Captain Lathrop, are photographed storing hay at a railroad station in Bourmont, Haute Marne, France, in 1919. The battalion is responsible for working at the railhead and ensuring sufficient hay supplies for future use. Photographer Bo Rego captured this image on December 10, 1918.

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