American Expeditionary Force, North Russia
The American Expeditionary Force, North Russia was a contingent of about 5,000 United States Army troops that landed in Arkhangelsk, Russia as part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. It fought the Red Army in the surrounding region during the period of September 1918 through to July 1919.
Men of the American Expeditionary Force return home from service in Northern Russia, arrived in Hoboken aboard the SS Von Steuben. (2) Sergeant Matthew J. Gradok. (3) Sergeant Harvey Minteer. (4) Major J. Brooks Nichols (5) Captain H. G. Winslow.
Image: 339 Inf Rgt DUI
Polar Bear Memorial at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan
State historical Marker at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan
Arkhangelsk, also known as Archangel and Archangelsk, is a city and the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. It lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina near its mouth into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometres (25 mi) along the banks of the river and numerous islands of its delta. Arkhangelsk was the chief seaport of medieval and early modern Russia until 1703, when it was replaced by the newly founded Saint Petersburg.
Image: Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina River P7151363 2200
Image: Arkhangelsk. Icebreaker Dikson P7161419 2200
Image: Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina River. Dormition Church P7161467 2200
Image: Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina River P7151348 2200
