Historical Military Figures

Portraits of military figures and dignitaries from past conflicts, showcasing their roles and contributions during significant events in military history.

America's New Army SecretaryThis is the newest picture of the Hon. Gordon Gray, appointed by President Harry S. Truman as Secretary of the Army in the United States administration. Mr. Gray has succeeded Mr. Kenneth Royall, who resigned. After Mr. Royall's resignation, Mr. Gray was appointed Under Secretary of the Army, having previously been Assistant Secretary of the Army. July 01, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

09/14/1943. Santiago Bernabeu.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports IX. Soldier with dark uniform. Registration number 1501300001. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports IX. Soldier without ranking signs. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

America's New Army SecretaryThis is the newest picture of the Hon. Gordon Gray, appointed by President Harry S. Truman as Secretary of the Army in the United States administration. Mr. Gray has succeeded Mr. Kenneth Royall, who resigned. After Mr. Royall's resignation, Mr. Gray was appointed Under Secretary of the Army, having previously been Assistant Secretary of the Army. July 01, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports. Military. He carries a sliding passant that seems to belong to a sergeant Rimi KNIL. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Colonel Humphries, Director of Production , Military officers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Portrait recording Colonel Drost. Colonel K. Drost, basic commander of Batavia. May 31, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. Practice Nuremberg .. Colonel A.M. Baron of Tuyll van Serooskerken represents the Netherlands in the process in Nuremberg. December 4, 1945

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Party evening in harmony. Portrait of a soldier. November 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

James Canty ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Portrait of the commander of the naval night in the Netherlands (Czmned, 1952-1956) Schout-at-night G.B. Fortuyn (1907-1972), 1958.

Man ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Viscount Gort ***** New Appointment Military Secretary To War SecretaryViscount Gort, V.C. the new Military Secretary to the war Secretary, Photographed this morning.Major-General the Viscount Gort, V.C., D.S.O., M.C., has been appointed military Secretary to the Secretary of the Selection Board in succession to Lieut. Gen. Sir Charles P. Deedes, D.S.O., Colonel, the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, who has resigned the appointment at his own request. September 14, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

Man ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Portrait of officer , Military officers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Frank Brown ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Stewart Arnold ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Group Capt S. Campbell. November 1, 1947.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports I. soldier without ranking signs or citizens. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Dr. Adolf Berle. January 30, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Portrait of the technical service flag officer schout-at-night of technical service L.stam (1907-1970), 1956.

Poll photo collection. Kazerne Rosenborg. Officer, probably the commander, behind his desk in his office in the barracks. March 11, 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Colonel G. Colvin. September 4, 1953.

Marine 1st class F.M. (Franz, Mathias) Kuypers, born on 29-3-1911 in Goch, Germany. 320 Squadron, Second World War.

Officials - Kenneth Douty, Chief of the Labor Division ECA Speicial Mission to France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Col. Jas. Guffey, reading

Anefo photo collection. Straus, Minister of Defense. November 10, 1961

N.L. Reed ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Poll photo collection. KLM staff house style and Schiphol. Portrait of a KLM kite commander. August 1951

Sgt. S.D CameronPhotographer arriving at his home in Longueville Rd Lane cove toning. July 31, 1953.

L. Hegge ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

L. Hegge ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Capt Kurt Carlsen. June 03, 1952.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports VI. Soldier with mustache in overall. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

L. Hegge ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

NATO's International Staff. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

G.W.S Grant. December 19, 1940.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports V. soldier with glasses in overall. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption "He Home 3 years. Dutch Merchant Sailor" crew Dutch merchant ship. 1943. Britain

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Portrait of a smiling adjutant in a garden. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Haefleger. October 1, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Portrait photos (miscellaneous) passport photos. Portrait of a man in uniform without distinctives. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection

Coombs Dr. H.C. October 23, 1942.

Joe Talbot ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Portrait officer kite J.H. Carpentier Alting KTZBD Oud Commander VSQ4 Marine Vliegkamp Valkenburg (18-08-1972) Died in The Hague on 02-08-2011.

H. Enggren ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

LADM H.M. Van the Wall Bake (1913-1981)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Portrait photos (miscellaneous) passport photos. Portrait of a man in uniform without distinctives. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

1 - Ronne - James W. Lassiter, second pilot. July 04, 1947.

Corporal James Heather Gordon,of the A.I.F. to whom the King has approved the award of the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry in action on 10th July, near Djezzine, during the operations in Syria. November 7, 1943. (Photo by Australian Imperial Force Photo).

Joseph Sullivan ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anefo photo collection. Vice Admiraal H. M. van den Wall Bake, commander of marine forces. September 15, 1967

Sailor of the KM, probably during WO 2.

The trinity Worcester England Brigadier M. Green. August 17, 1950. (Photo by Berrows Newspapers Ltd.)

Poll photo collection. Ynse Postma at the Memorial for the Fusillade of April 11, 1945 at the foot of the embankment of Harinxmakanaal at Dronrijp. Postma points to the bridge over the canal. 1955-00-01. Dronrijp, Friesland, from Harinxmakanaal

Air Lift To Malaya Is ' War - OP!Col. Gray before he boarded his aircraft at the London Airport today.Col. William Nicol Gray, 40, former Palestine Inspector General of Police, left for Malaya today (Thurs.) as Commissioner of Police, by specially chartered ' plane to fight the wave of terrorism in the country. The air lift of Col. Gray and the more than 300 EX-Palestine policemen, who have volunteered for duty in Malaya, is being treated as a war operation. August 12, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Portrait of man ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Air Commodores J. Goble, who was given an aerial welcome by Air Force planes when he returned to Melbourne in the Manunda today after having spent two years with the Royal Air Force in England.Air Commodore Goble flew with the British flying-boat squadron as far as Sydney, where he joined the Manunda. February 7, 1938.

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

Israeli army chief staff Chaim Barlev 1968

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Dave Driscoll ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Military in a pulpit..

NATO Delegates. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

'Buono!' Or As We'D Say 'Now You'Re Cookin' With Butane!' Sign Language Used By Sgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin, Texas, Who Has Difficulties In Learning Foreign Language. Italy.

NATO Delegates. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Campbell Black at Charleville. October 30, 1934.

Sketch of the Skipper. This image depicts artwork of Coast Guard Captain R.T. Mc Ellingott McElligott, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Jack B. Gildersleeve.

Dr. Antoni Przybylski. At 40 he is a scientist again. He has been soldier, POW escapee, internee, teacher, engineer, and linesman's mate.July 28, 1954.

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

DN-SN-86-01143. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Castle Rock ship. Coast Guard League annual memorial services trip around Cape Cod canal. Henry Hutchings , Ships, Military personnel, United States. Coast Guard. Leon Abdalian Collection

Sons Follow in Footsteps of U.S. GeneralsThe United States Military Academy at West Point includes among its cadets studying to be Army officers the sons of four United States general taking part in the North African offensive against the Axis.Here are Cadet William D. Clark and Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark second in command in Allied operations in North Africa. August 30, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.)

Skeptical onlooker is a former cultist, Bandage covers the lower part of his face where snake bit him at recent meeting. He quickly lost his faith, went to a doctor. August 27, 1944.

Artwork: "First Dean of Faculty - Air Academy - BGEN Zimmerman" Artist: Henry Koehler. Country: Unknown

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Air Under-Secretary Leaves on Tour of Royal Air Forces Units Overseas - Captain H.H. Balfour waving good-bye at Hendon.Captain H.H. Balfour, the Under-Secretary of Stata for Air, left Hendon Aerodrome (London) to visit Royal Air Force unite in Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, Palestina, Transjordan, Iraq and Malta.He is accompanied by Group-Captain W.A. Coryon, Deputy Director of Overseas Operations, Mr. F.R. Howard of the Air Ministry and Captain 3.C. Cobb, parliamentary Private Secretary.The party's first stopping place was Rome. September 05, 1938.

Six-Minute Egg. This image depicts a U.S. Coast Guardsman showing off after a haircut.

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

french Inventers shows their latest Ideas. Photo Shows: For the disabled angler: A strong belt around the waist secures the holder into which fits the rod thus giving the fisherman's one arm complete freedom movement. Seen at the french Invention Exhibition opened at the Paris Das Exhibitions, near Paris. This is the gadget French inventors dreamed up for disabled anglers. A strong around the waist secures the holder, into which fits the rod --giving the fisher man's one arm complete freedom. Oc

The Nazi war criminals face their judges at Nuremberg when the historical trial opened on November 20th, Goering appears rather depressed. The picture was taken during the first session of the trial. November 29, 1945.

This sketch by a Dutch artist in Changi camp hangs in Galleghan's office because his wife hates it too much to have it in their home.Brigadier Galleghan has now regained the weight he lost as a result of privations in the Changi Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. June 10, 1955.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

'My boy!' Sgt. John Jones, Med. det., 372nd Inf. , Military officers, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 372nd. Jack Miller Collection

Student U. of Denver, Ph. B. Yale, 1921; Rhodes scholar, Oxford.A.E.F. light heavyweight champion, 1919 national AAU, Olympic light heavyweight champ, 1920.Lt., Field Artillery -- World war 1 Lt. Col., Usaaf, Chief, Spec. Serv. Div. ATC Chairman, New York State Boxing Comm. Photographed in New York 1945. February 07, 1945. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

General Alfred M. Gruenther, Supreme Commander of N.A.T.O. July 5, 1954. (Photo by Max Ehlert, Camera Press).

DN-SN-85-09411. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Colonel Ronald Crocker, who uncovered McGee's Pipeline swindle, was one of the first Scotland Yard men to join the S.I.B. He once rode an ass to H.Q. after being instructed to save petrol. January 5, 1954. (Photo by John Bull).

Mr. Yagi San (Mr.Goat) Gordon Thomas Ex P.O.W. July 19, 1951.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection

Sergeant-kite D. (Davd) Schröder, born on 15-8-1918 in Paloe, Celebes, Dutch India. Kite at 320 Squadron W.O.II.

05/31/1913. The soldier of the Melilla mountain regiment Miguel Pascual Pomar, sentenced to death for abandonment of service and desertion to the enemy with Weapons and Ammunition.

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