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Campsite of the Fighting 69th |
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McAllen,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
26° 12' 11.19148999992",
-98° 14' 21.12198"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
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 undying glory in France.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Campsite of the Fighting 69th Historical Marker Location Map, McAllen, Texas
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