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Historic Military Gatherings

Black and white images capture groups of military officers during historical events, emphasizing camaraderie and formal ceremonies from the World War I era.

French troops under the command of Commander Fourasse, stationed at Saloniki, Greece, gather for a review. This photograph from 1919 documents the presence of French military forces during World War One.
French troops under the command of Commander Fourasse, stationed at Saloniki, Greece, gather for a review. This photograph from 1919 documents the presence of French military forces during World War One.
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Soldier communicating with his Captain at the 6th French Army Headquarters in Serches, France, during World War I. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Koenig on March 28, 1918. This image is part of the Photographic Collection of American Military Activities during World War I, specifically identified as #33900, and it is not meant for publication. Additional notes indicate the issue number as 3900.
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General Leman and his officers, labeled as 18SUED, are captured in this photograph. General Leman was renowned as the defender of Liege during World War One. The photograph was taken by a CPI photographer and received on October 1, 1918.
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U.S. School of Military Aeronautics, Georgia School of Technology, Atlanta, GA. This is a photograph of the Commandant, staff, and heads of departments at the school. The photo was taken on August 22, 1918, by photographer RECHO. It is labeled as "55901 From the C.O., Georgia School of Technology." The reverse side of the photo lists the names of the individuals. Please note that this photograph is for official use only.
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Officers and nurses from Base Hospital No. 82 in Le Havre, France, stand in front of a Christmas tree donated by the local community for the patients of the hospital. The photo was taken on December 24, 1918.
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Soldiers from the 80th Division of the US Army at Camp Lee, VA during World War One in June 1918. No further details are available for this particular photograph.
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Caption: "Members of the M.T.C. Purchasing Department, A.E.F., Paris, pose for a group photograph. In the front row from left to right, are Sgt. S. Lattman, Sgt. C.C. Westevelt, and Cpl. Raysh. In the rear row, from left to right, are Pvt. L.D. Kenny, Pvt. R.E. Evers, Pvt. H.P. MoMajon, and Pvt. L. Darreh. Taken on July 12, 1918, during World War I."
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Nurses from Base Hospital #26 in Allerey, Saone et Loire, France. Sgt. Lel J. G. Jones, S.C. photographed them on 4-14-19. The nurses' names are as follows: Missos G.R. Grosh, A. E. Nosworthy, H.Grent, C. Dotem, Jane Bardin, A.D. Augst, E.M. Thompson, E. Cowert A. Gomman, Ch. Nuree, L.J.Birchen, M.E. Creelman, Alma Johnson, H. Solman, Mary Nightingale, and Katch on Carpenter. Second row: ALice L.Hoben #2, M.H.Hughes #1, V.H. Pace, M.M.Hello, A. Samuelson, K. Reid, Cora Samuelson, Clara Clerk, Mabel Selin, S. A. Ewert, E. E.Hangen, Francis Hoffman, R. Johnson, and B. Lemstron, F.Hulett. Third row: S.Nyquist, M. E.Cornish, M.G. Brockway, Francis Hoffman, J.R. Henderson, E. E. Clendening, Mary Hammeth, Marguerite Smythe, Margaret Peterson, Charollate Friend, Estelle Nelson, Jessie Moberg, Agnes Fleming, and Julia Driscoll. Notes indicate that this photo was taken at Base Hospital #26, Allerey, Saone et Loire, France.
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Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.
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Members of the 417th Telegraph Battalion, U.S. Army, pictured during World War One. The battalion was issued with symbol RU. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps and received on March 10, 1921.
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Members of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Weslyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, are shown participating in drills. This photo was taken in December 1918 and is labeled as AU TAKEN or taken for official use only.
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Description: Armistice Day Proceedings 11th November 1927. At the Cross of Sacrifice. Location: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Date: 11 November 1927 Description: Armistice Day Proceedings 11th November 1927. Inspection of Defence Force and Boy Scouts by his Excellency the Governor. Location: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Date: 11 November 1927
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Brown University R.O.T.C. inspection taking place on the rear campus in Providence, Rhode Island in 1917. This image is part of a collection capturing American military activities during World War One.
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Soldiers conducting a gas mask inspection at the School of Military Aeronautics, University of California, Berkeley, in July 1918. This image, labeled as Subject 55289, was received from the Director of Military Aeronautics and received by the photographer on August 5, 1918. The photo captures an official gas mask inspection and is for official use only.
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Description: First Tunis British Group of Boy Scouts Group drawn from the Maltese Community of Tunis. June, 1938. Location: Tunis, Malta Date: June 1938 mediterranean, mediterraneanthroughalens
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American boxers from the U.S. Army participate in a British-American boxing tournament at Albert Hall in London, England. In the back row, from left to right: Augie Ratner, 2nd Lt. R.H. Ledlie, Lt. Col. E.M. Cox, Eddie McGoorty, Mike O'Dowd, Eddie Shannon. In the front row: Jake Abel, Gene Delmont, Knockout Brown, Joe Lynch, Eddie Coulon. Taken on February 26, 1919, at Naval Barracks in Chatham, England.
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German prisoners captured by American forces in the Argonne during World War I. The prisoners stopping in Exermont to cheer despite the ongoing shell fire as they were being transported to American prisoner-of-war encampments. Photograph taken on November 4, 1918 and approved by A.E.F. censor on November 8, 1918.
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Commanding General and Staff Officers of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on May 22, 1967. They are seen gathered together for a group photo. This image captures the military activities of the American troops during the Vietnam War.
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Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.
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A Group Of 9Th Af Chaplains. Berks, England.
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Group of officers at the officers mess, Field Hospital 307th, 77th Division. From left to right: Captain R. B. Armor, M. C.; 1st Lieutenant C. M. Franchere, M. C.; Major J. B. Griffin, M. C.; Major C. B. Craig, M. C.; Captain W. G. Page, M. U.; 1st Lieutenant G. C. McMullen, D. C.; Captain H. S. Stratton, Q. M. C. Hospital Quartermaster. Photograph taken near Chéry-Chartreuve, France. This photograph was approved by the A.E.P. censor, but the date of issuance is unknown.
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Private Gunshor, from South Carolina, is captured in this photograph taken by an unknown photographer on February 13, 1919, at 11:45 am. The image shows Gunshor at the Intelligence Office of G-2 in Bertangles, Somme, France. The photograph comes with the description number 28932.
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General Thomas Kelly-Kenny and his staff for the Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, Anonymous, 1901 stereograph Modderrivierpublisher: New York (city) (possibly) cardboard. paper albumen print commander-in-chief, general, marshal Modder River
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Uniformen und Gradabzeichen 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Luxembourg, Military officers , Luxembourg
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American military activities in the Canal Zone, Panama during World War I. This photo, taken by the Signal Corps on March 10, 1921, captures an unidentified scene in the Canal Zone. The photograph is labeled with the number 67935 in the photographer's records.
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Amherst College students participating in military training receive instruction in platoon formation. This photo was taken on July 22, 1918 by photographer Gordon. The students are lined up in a precise alignment as part of their training activities at Amherst College in Massachusetts. The notes indicate that this photograph is for official use only.
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Commemorative plaque after the sling. January 28, 1904. Anonymous photography. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 123099-5
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Detachment from Benson Polytechnic in Portland, Oregon, pictured on parade. The photo is taken by a photographer from Benson University with the reference number 55840, dated December 27, 1918. The photo was issued with a description and is part of a collection of photographs documenting American military activities during World War One.
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Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.
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Men of the 131st Infantry, 33rd Division, receiving British medals from General C.M. Wagstaff of the British Army in Lorochette, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Division commander Maj. Gen. George Bell, Jr. is present. The 33rd Division fought with the British in the Amiens sector before joining American troops in the Argonne sector.
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Nurses of Camp Hospital No. 50 in Tonnerre, Yonne, France, are pictured in this photograph. The image captures the front and second rows of nurses, along with their names. The photograph was taken by Sot. Al. Vilanova, S.C. on January 31, 1919, and received on April 14, 1919. The description includes details such as the names of the nurses and the location.
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Wacs Arrival At 9Th Af Headquarters, Asoct, Sunninghill, Berks, England. 24 May 1944.
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Staff Officers of Q.M.C. in Le Valdahon, France. From left to right: 2nd Lieutenants B.M. Porter (Q.M.C. Fuel and Forage), H.H. Updegraf (Q.M.C. Admin.), Henry V. Smith (Q.M.C. Property officer), Captain Joseph C. Goes (Q.M.C. Commissary), 2nd Lieutenant A.T. Jackson (Q.M.C. Disbursing Officer), 1st Lieutenant Ralph Huron (Q.M.C.), and 1st Lieutenant James Augustine Jr. (309th Labor Battalion). Photo taken on 1-25-19.
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Portraits of 15 African American soldiers and sailors who were awarded Congressional Medals of Honor in the 19th century. Sgt. John S. Lawson, Milton M. Holland, Robert A. Pinn, Sgt. Brent Woods, Powhatan Beaty, Corporal Isaiah Mays, Sgt. John Denny, James H. Harris, Dennis Bell, Thomas R. Hawkins, Sgt. William Carney, Christian Fleetwood, Pvt. James Daniel Gardner, Sgt. Alexander Kelly, and Sgt. Thomas Shaw.
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Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.
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Army Printing and Stationery Section First World War Collection Clothing. Service dress, except Highland and Scottish Regts.
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Allied Leaders on D-Day. Country: England Printed By: Lowe & Brydone Printers, Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters