Cpl. McLaughlin of the Naval Railway Battery in St. Nazaire, France, is shown in this photograph from August 1, 1918, sliding a rifle into a slide. Other men are seen guiding the muzzle to prevent scratching the sides. This image was received on December 5, 1918, and passed by the censor.

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