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Historical Military Figures and Operations

Early 20th-century portraits of military officials and support staff, documenting important roles and activities during World War I.

Brigadier General Palmer E. Pierce, member of the General Staff, is seen in this photograph taken on March 2, 1918. The photo was captured by Photographer Lb. M.S. Lentz of the Signal Reserve Corps. It was issued as number 718 and censored and released by the War College Division Laboratory on April 3, 1918.

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.

Image shows Major R. B. Owens, an officer in charge of Signal Corps Base Section #3, S.O.S. A.E.F. in London, England during World War One. The photograph was taken on October 30, 1918, by photographer Sgt. Donnelly and released by the A.E.F. Censor.

Count Macchi di Cellere, the Italian Ambassador, is on board the U.S.S. George Washington, accompanied by President Wilson, as they head to France. The photograph was taken by the Signal Corps in 1919, and the description includes the symbol "TAKEN VBUED C E."

Denmark, 1867-95. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Denmark

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.

Governor Gruening with ranking officers at the Public Roads Admin Camp. Original caption: 43-1441: Governor Ernest Gruening of Alaska visits the Public Roads Administration camp in Whitehorse and is photographed with the ranking officers of the Northwest Service command. From left: Brigadier General James J. O'Conner, Commanding General; Governor Gruening; Colonel John Wheeler in charge of the highway; and Colonel K. Bush, Chief of Staff. Original caption: 43-1442: Reading from left: Frank Andrews, Public Roads Administration Construction Engineer; Governor Ernest Gruening of Alaska; and Brigadier General James J. O'Conner, Commanding General of the Northwest Service Command. October 29, 1942. Taken by Gail K. Pinkstaff. State: Alaska.

Anefo photo collection. Order Elsevier (Portraits soldiers). 26 August 1966

111-SC-4568: A black and white photograph taken in 1918 during World War I. The image does not have a caption or description. The photograph was released under the symbol AU and bears the identifying number 4568.

Two German soldiers., 1940 photograph Two German soldiers are sitting at the table, the left has his arm in a sling. On the back it says: Die .... und der Retter von Falkenbürg, Holland. 16. 5.40 Katwijk photographic support gelatin silver print occupation ~ war Katwijk

This photograph shows German propaganda efforts in Mexico during World War One. The image portrays a man, identified as Kurt A. Jahnke, involved in a German propaganda campaign (SUBIECT 53214). The photograph was taken by Maj. Wrisley Brown, M.I.D., G.S., and is labeled for official use only (REC'D DESCRIPTION TAKEN SUMBER 188BED Mc NOTES FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 0332).

Civilian Conservation Corps - South Dakota. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Soldier wearing a hat and Sultan turban made of cartridge silk cloth in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken on April 17, 1920, by Lieutenant Lubbe of the U.S. military. The symbol "A" represents cartridge silk cloth. Notes indicate that the silk cloth was issued.

Image of Cpl. Ingleston in action during World War I, taken on October 18, 1918, at Sommercourt, France. Ingleston, who was a former catcher for the Boston Nationals and currently serving in the 166th Infantry, is seen actively involved in military operations. Photograph taken by Hank Gowdy, a member of the 4th Regiment Ohio N.G. Code number: 111-SC-20456.

Enlisted men at the University of Pittsburgh in PA, being trained in gas engine mechanics and auto repair work. The photograph depicts the men enjoying dinner after being in service for five weeks. This image is part of a collection of photographs showing American military activities during World War I.

Soldiers standing in formation in front of the United States Capitol building in Washington, DC during World War One. The photograph was taken on March 22, 1918, and censored and released by the War College Division on April 3, 1918.

Major Ira MacNutt, Commanding Officer, Watertown Arsenal , Military officers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Oberst Putz mit Major Karl Cerny. .

Group of unidentified USSC personnel; three seated in front, five standing in rear.. 1861 - 1872. Photographs. Manuscripts and Archives Division. United States , History , Civil War, 1861-1865

Netherlands, 1900. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands

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