28th Pennsylvania's Triumphal Return and March, May 15 1919 - End of Parade Chow Line at Shibe Park

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Public Ledger 16 May 1919

TIRED AND HUNGRY the Keystone soldiers reached Shibe Park at 12:45 o'clock after an eight-mile tramp. As the men came in, they were marched round the field to a long shed near the third-base line, where the 300 efficient Red Cross workers had a smoking dinner of roast beef, potatoes and coffee and cake ready for them. The men passed in single file through the canteen shed, emerging with wooden platters high with food. 

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WWI Triumph into City 1919 - Public Ledger 15 May 1920

JUST A REMINDER of one year ago today when Philadelphians of all stations joined together in giving the Iron Division, make up of soldiery of the Keystone State, a welcome the boys will never forget. The photograph shows a portion of the division passing Independence Hall, amid the magnificent decorations.

The parade on the Parkway passing in review before 18,000 "next of kin".

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