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The Smile of an Army Cook at Fort Myer in 1917

An unforgettable image of a smiling army cook at Fort Myer in 1917. We may not know his name, but his smile deserves to be shared with friends. Come take a look at this remarkable photo.

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1917. Arlington, Virginia. "Fort Myer officer training camp mess." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
1917. Arlington, Virginia. "Fort Myer officer training camp mess." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Great photo. You can’t help but smile back when you look at it. The guy in the photo is an army cook at Ft. Myer in 1917.

1917. Arlington, Virginia. "Fort Myer officer training camp mess." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
1917. Arlington, Virginia. “Fort Myer officer training camp mess.” Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

I only wish I had a name and story for this man. This guy’s smile deserves to be shared with your friends on Facebook.

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Topics1910s · Arlington · Fort Myer

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