Members of the 145th , formerly 1st Regt. Utah , can be seen cleaning rust and dirt from shells in Esnes, Meuse, France. In the background, the soldiers are also shown cleaning the gun that will be using these shells. This photograph was taken on November 6, 1918, and was approved by the censor.

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