The East Coast Doughboys march in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Members of the East Coast Doughboy's, historical reenactors who dress as Soldiers in the 69th Infantry Regiment during World War I follow the New York National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry during the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2019. The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry traditionally leads the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry and the 42nd Infantry Division Band led the parade up 5th Avenue. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Col. Richard Goldenberg)

Members of the East Coast Doughboy's, historical reenactors who dress as Soldiers in the 69th Infantry Regiment during World War I follow the New York National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry during the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2019. The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry traditionally leads the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry and the 42nd Infantry Division Band led the parade up 5th Avenue. ( DMNA photo by New York Guard Capt. Mark Getman)

Photo gallery of the East Coast Doughboys color guard detail, who participated in the NYC St. Patricks Day Parade. Photos courtesy of Kevin Fitzpatrick, East Coast Doughboys, and Captain Mark Getman, New York  National Guard. Kevin Fitzpatrick writes: "It was a big honor to be invited to march in the NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade and represent the Fighting 69th and all WWI participants. Three of us wore Rainbow Division insignia made by Lillian Tjomsland. The East Coast Doughboys were invited by Regimental HQ, and we also attended their battalion change of command ceremonies. A highlight was commander LTC Don Makay attaching the replica colors awards created by Marc; he made a battle damaged flag too. #NYCStPatricksDay"