Panoramic photographic print of D Company, 369th regiment at Camp Merritt

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Panoramic black-and-white photograph of D Company, 369th regiment at Camp Merritt, New Jersey during World War I, owned by Cpl. Lawrence McVey. The photograph is titled, [Co. D. 15th, N.Y. / CAMP MERRITT NJ 1917.]. The Company is pictured in three rows, the top row standing, the middle row kneeling, and the bottom row seated with their knees bent, ankles crossed in front. The men are wearing military uniforms and a few men in the front row are holding their rifles. There are handwritten [x]s above and on top of some of the men in blue and black ink. On the bottom left and right of the image, there is text in white that cannot currently be seen in its condition. Buildings and trees can be seen in the background. The photograph had been rolled and is in extremely delicate condition. There are multiple tears and areas of loss throughout.

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