Camp Ancona, located in Bassens, Gironde, France during World War I, housed colored troops. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Morris, showcases their quarters at the camp. It is part of the SIL!ww1/war subject collection, with photographer number 528261. This specific copy was received on April 8, 1919, and is identified under the reference number 3385-F9.

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Size: 8449px × 5718px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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