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An original WWI "yard long" panoramic photograph. The date on your photograph, May 1919, marks a major milestone: the exact month the 129th Infantry Regiment (part of the 33rd "Prairie" Division from Illinois) returned home from Europe and was demobilized.
The photo was usually taken at their mobilization or homecoming campsmost likely Camp Grant, Illinois, or Camp Merritt, New Jerseyallowing every member of the company to stand side-by-side in a single, crisp frame.
Historical Context of the PhotographThe Unit: The Machine Gun Company was a specialized firepower element within the 129th Infantry. During the war, they fought in highly intense sectors including the Somme offensive, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and the Bois de Consenvoye.The Timing (May 23, 1919): After serving in the army of occupation in Luxembourg, the regiment boarded transport ships back to the United States in May 1919. This panoramic portrait serves as a final, formal group record before the men were officially discharged into civilian life.
In excellent condition consistent with age and time.
Size
32x11 inches
