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Photo #: NH 104999

U.S. Naval Academy Rifle Range, Annapolis, Maryland


Naval officers at rifle practice, circa spring 1919.
The officer firing the M1903 "Springfield" rifle, in the foreground, is probably Ensign Edward D. Porges.
Note the rifle rack beyond him, with instructions: "Call Your Shot" and "Open Your Bolt".

Photograph from the album of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Edward D. Porges. Donated by his daughter, Gail Porges Guggenheim, 2007.

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Image posted 7 September 2007