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

The Victory Arch at Washington Square which was the official start of the parade route for the 27th Division victory parade in New York City on March 25, 1919. 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)