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Living flag of 1917 10000 Navy men at Great Lakes
A photo feature recalls a 1917 living flag formed by 10,000 Navy personnel at Great Lakes Naval Station for Memorial Day. The article details the precise design, scale, and positions, noting the vast arrangement used to create the star spangled image and the role of Archie Penfound and others in WWI service.
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Great Lakes (Ii.) Naval Station
Archie Penfound
Elyria
Navy
The
Great Lakes Recruit
Navy Relief Society
Archie
Greg
Great Lakes
Ill
Naval Station