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division and as part of the division the 13th completed its last training cycle in
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on 24 March 1923 when that unit was partially activated. The regimental headquarters was transferred on 18 September 1925 to Fort
Andrews. The regiment was relieved from the 9th Division on 15 August 1927 and assigned to the
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