13 May 1919
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
1
Mobile honors the 167th Regiment of the Rainbow Division, welcoming back ordinary young men from two years of service. Citizens pause daily activities to applaud as flags and bunting adorn the streets. The city offers homage and warmth in greeting the veterans home.
Photographs depict members of the 167th Old Fourth Alabama Rainbow Division marching in Mobile greeted by thousands of Alabamians. The regiment, fitted in regulation march with fixed bayonets, presented an inspiring display for visitors and locals alike amid a record show of support.
The 167th Regiment of the Rainbow Division the Fighting Fourth Alabama captured Mobile at 10 o clock this morning without resistance. Troops marched through flower strewn streets amid cheers of Kamerad as they entered Alabama's only seaport. The city is now under their control as part of the overseas fight for democracy.
Returning soldiers in olive drab debark at Mobile depot amid cheers and police, with Rainbow insignia veterans greeted by about 100 Mobile citizens. Reception committee from the Red Cross Mothers’ Army Navy League and other groups hailed their return from Lorraine Chateudhesery and the Argierine campaign.
Men of the 167th assembled with bare heads for a prayer led by Rev. John W. Phillips of the First Baptist church. William H. Armbrecht delivered the welcome as the federation band played martial airs. Soldiers greeted awaiting friends after their return, with Companies A through M and the Machine Gun Company among the units listed.
Mounting a platform beside the incoming ray Mr William H Armbrecht welcomed the 167th as Alabama mothers greet their returning sons with open arms. The crowd pressed against barriers on Government Street as regiment commander led the homecoming scene and the men prepared to begin a new life after war.
An excited crowd on Government Street cheered as khaki clad expeditionary forces passed the ropes. A exdi rs voice vowed not to leave his mother and a wild laugh of joy followed. Soldiers did not leave Montgomery until after nightfall and were later seen in tourist coaches headed to Kil. A cadet company of Wrights boys escorted Mobile troops, including Frank Bumalee Rasberg Lafarge Robertson Robertson Mat Zarcho and Lee families among those marching.
The Fourth Alabama and the First Alabama A N G marched through Government Street amid vast crowds. Residents cheered their safe return from training and noted the display as one of Mobile’s most significant demonstrations in history.
The Fighting Fourth marched along Government Street wearing tin hats painted in Rainbow division colors. Soldiers carried packs and bayonets as crowds roared with spontaneous enthusiasm. Spectators watched gleaming bayonets and flashes of flag color in a stirring display.
A mobile parade led by police and a band honored Civil War veterans and Mobile servicemen. Veterans rode in automobiles, with applause from residents, as 167th Regiment troops, officers, and supporters marched and cheered. Flower girls strewed blooms, mothers watched with pride, and reunions drew tears and cheers.
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