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[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 2[...], Sun bath, U.S.S. Philippine

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[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 2[...], Sun bath, U.S.S. Philippine

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Summary

Photograph shows soldiers lounging on the deck of the U.S.S. Philippine during voyage back to the United States, 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.
Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.298).

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01/01/1919
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Location

Brest (France)48.40000, -4.48333
Google Map of 48.4, -4.483333333333333
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