New York National Guard’s 27th Division honored in massive parade on March 25 1919

New York National Guard’s 27th Division honored in massive parade on March 25 1919

Soldiers of the 27th Division Headquarters Detachment march up Fifth Avenue past 42nd Street during the massive welcome home parade for the New York National Guard Soldiers on March 25, 1919 in NewYork City. 20,000 members of the 27th Division, which was made up of National Guard Soldiers from around New York, took part in the parade up Fifth Avenue. ( Photo from National Archive)