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San Juan Island National Historical ParkThe prairie meets the parade ground fence at American Camp.
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Royal Marines in formation at English Camp.
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The Royal Marines gathered in formation to pose for the above photograph sometime in the early 1860's. The marines came from all corners of the British Isles, but the majority were from the West Country giving onto the Atlantic Ocean.
 
Royal Marines in rowboat in Garrison Bay.
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Royal Marines prepare to beach their longboat on Guss Island in Garrison Bay, circa 1870-72. The main camp is in the background, including the blockhouse, main barracks and officers' housing on the hill at right.
 George E. Pickett was American Camp's first commander.
George E. Pickett
George E. Pickett escalated the crisis on Griffin Bay.
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Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott made peace on San Juan Island and planned war on the South.
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James Forsyth
James Forsyth
James Forsyth was George Pickett's second in command on San Juan Island.
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George Bazalgette
George Bazalgette
Royal Marine Light Infantry Capt. George Bazalgette was English Camp's first commanding officer.
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Colour Sgt. John Prettyjohn  

Did You Know?
English Camp's Colour Sgt. John Prettyjohn was awarded the Victoria Cross (Great Britain's highest award for valor)for his actions during the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War.

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