A soldier strikes a fire gong in Toucy, Yonne, France during World War One. The image features 49779 Pvt. R. M. Winger, The photo was taken on March 10, 1919, and is described as being issued number E En 12-16-18. The purpose of the gong is to sound the fire alarm by striking it rapidly.

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