Loading and firing of a 3" Stokes mortar at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, in May 1918. The photo shows an experimental setup of the mortar, not to be published due to its improper configuration. Caption reference: 111-SC-10543, WUNDER SUR10543 A Signal Corps, PHOTOGRAPHER RECO, May 29/18 TAKEN May 1918. ISSUED NOT FOR PUBLICATION.

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