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Barbed Wire Drill

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Barbed wire training under Lt. Johnson. An unusual nighttime photograph from the Victor Morris album, at Camp Custer.

Creator:
Morris, Victor

Publication Information

Creator
Morris, Victor

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Mss 115

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0131HZ
Legacy ID
WHi 54228

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