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Carrington, William Davis

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Portrait of Paul Carrington, brother of William, both of whom served in WWI. Paul was sent to the Dominican Republic as a Marine.

circa 1918

A ship’s manifest indicates William served in France during WWI as a private in a sanitary division. This photo was likely taken after WWI; lapel pin may indicate he was in Army Medical Corps. Staff Sergeant insignia on arm was implemented after WWI.

circa 1918

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