The French Marines Les Companie Franche de La Marine, de Fort de Chartres Commanded by Captain Don Martin, fire a rifle volley commemorating the Illinois National Guard’s 300th birthday during the celebration at Kaskaskia, May 9.
230509-A-YR062-1685.JPG Photo By: Barbara Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - The French Marines Les Companie Franche de La Marine, de Fort de Chartres Commanded by Captain Don Martin, fire a rifle volley commemorating the Illinois National Guard’s 300th birthday during the celebration at Kaskaskia, May 9. The Marines are devoted to the re-enactment of the history of the French period in the Illinois Country and participate in many ceremonies held at Fort de Chartres.


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