A fascinating pre-World War One photograph depicting a private of the 15th U.S. Infantry seated at a table with two Russian soldiers. Why these three men chose to be photographed together is not known. It is possible that the U.S. private was a Russian immigrant who decided to share a drink and photo with two of his erstwhile countrymen and reminisce about the old country.

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The American wears the 1908 patter winter service uniform and a 1902 pattern service hat.

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Cabinet Photograph

L. Yuk Sun - Photographer

Tientsin, China

c. 1912