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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 98587

USS Mercury (ID # 3012)


Troops disembark from the ship in a U.S. port, at the end of their homeward voyage from France, circa 1919.
Note "Welcome" banner on the building at left.
Men leaving the ships are wearing overseas caps, while most of those on the pier wear campaign hats.

Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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25 June 2003