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Three American Indian members of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. Pier 8, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, June 5, 1943. From this port, more than 700,000 soldiers traveled overseas during World War II. From left: First Lieutenant Howard Kilpatrick (Cherokee), Private First Class Everett B. Bevenue (Muscogee [Creek]), Private First Class Henry T. Lukee (Zuni Pueblo).
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