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Description
The 5th Infantry was stationed in Portland, and is shown here in 1927. Forts Preble, McKinley and Williams housed the regiment. The 5th was known for its high rankings in marksmanship, marching band, and was part of the first motorized unit in the U.S. Army.
About This Item
- Title: 5th Infantry in Portland, 1927
- Creation Date: 1927
- Subject Date: 1927
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Glass Negative
- Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.15145
- Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Engines
- Fort McKinley (Me.)
- Fort Preble (Me.)
- Fort Williams (Me.)
- Military facilities
- Military life--United States--Maine--Portland
- Military personnel
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 5th--History--Photographs
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 5th--Regimental histories--Photographs
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