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Reenactors and historians commemorated the 84th anniversary of the 164th Infantry Regiment at the Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown, North Dakota. This North Dakota National Guard unit was the first Army outfit to see combat in World War Two, landing on Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. The event recreated soldier life during the war, with participants sharing stories of the early action that proved crucial in turning the tide of the campaign. As original members are no longer alive, everyday citizens now carry the torch to keep these tales going, tying into North Dakotas 250th birthday celebration for the nation.

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