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Fort George Wright Photos, Near Spokane, Washington...1920s | Military and Wartime265 of 3075 |  |  |
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First is pictured a Canadian man in the US Army.
The Fort had a number of activities to keep the troops occupied, including baseball, basketball, and soccer teams.
Then there are two men posing by their car. Who knows if they are on duty or on a lark?
Lastly is seen a pair of soldiers having a little fun with a tourists' attraction.
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Thank you, walksoftly for your love of these photos...
Hello, blunderbuss2, I appreciate your love of these photos...
Good evening, mustangtony...thanks for the love....
Thanks, bratjdd...I appreciate the love!
Hi, Jason...it looks as if they are having good time in that photo!!!! Thank you very much!!!!
Ha, ha...me too! I will have more of the old Army photos posted in the future. These will be of the guys from Fort George Wright in California, then Hawaii, and in China...
Do you have a blow up of the hat badge for soldier #1? It doesn't look like a US badge-- could he be an actual Canadian soldier?
Maybe I am just seeing things!
scott
Well, Scott, thanks for your question. I will try to get the detail that you asked for. It does pose an interesting thought!