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Black plaque № 13773

McAllen, TX, United States

Campsite of the "Fighting 69th". Famed New York Infantry Regiment. Encamped in McAllen during 1916-1917 bandit trouble, guarding the border and preventing the smuggling of arms across Rio Grande to Pancho Villa. Tour of duty here seasoned the men for rigors of World War I, wherein regiment won undyi

ng glory in France. #692

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