A group of soldiers stands in formation, holding French Chauchat rifles. The photograph was taken on July 14, 1918, in Tours, France. The rifles were issued by the Ordnance Department, and the image was received on December 13, 1918. It was passed by the censor, although the specific date is not provided.

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