[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 27, Waiting to sight land (only 10 days more)
Summary
Photograph shows soldiers gathered on the deck of the U.S.S Philippine during voyage back to the United States from Brest, France, 1919.
Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item.
One of 16 photographs from an incomplete set showing the 803rd on their return to the United States after World War I.
Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M83-M99.
"no. 27" -noted on front of image.
Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.293).
Tags
Date
01/01/1919
Location
Brest (France), 48.40000, -4.48333
Source
Library of Congress
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