Historical Military Portraits

Portrait photography of military personnel from the past, capturing their uniforms and essence during significant historical periods.

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,CREWS War

Gen. Sir Brian Robertson. July 17, 1948.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Recordings military aviation. Portrait of a sergeant major knir. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Portrait of a Dutch Sergeant of the Motor Service. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

12/31/1938. Heli Rolando de Tella.

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,CREWS War

General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied Forces during World War II. Since the successful D-Day invasion, Allied troops captured La Haye de Puits, the western anchor of the German lines in Normandy. July 7, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports IX. Sergeant major with copper ranking signs, registration number 1810007004. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

W/Cmdr. Keith L.B. Hodson, Rcaf, Was Presented The Distinguished Flying Cross By Major General Ira C. Eaker During A Ceremony At The 8Th Air Force Base At Teddington, England On 17 July 1943.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Portrait photos (miscellaneous) passport photos. Dutch man in uniform. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passport photos IV. Soldier in dark overalls without ranking signs. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Royal Air Force Operations in the Far East, 1941-1945. Air Commodore F J W Mellersh, Air Commander of the Strategic Air Force, Eastern Air Command, in the Far East.

Cpl. J.H. Gordon, V.C. September 29, 1942.

Three Men Of The 379Th Bomb Group Pose After Receiving A French Award During A Ceremony At An Airbase Somewhere In England. 6 May 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports VI. Soldier with sliding passant "Public Relations". 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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. A man in uniform poses. He wears glasses and a dark beret. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht (probably at The Hague)

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 Passport photos IV. Miltair without ranking signs. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Portrait of a member of the German Wehrmacht in Dunes on the North Sea (probably at The Hague)

Royal Air Force Operations in the Far East, 1941-1945. Half length portrait of Air Vice Marshal D F Stevenson, Air Officer Commanding No. 221 Group, RAF Burma from 17 December 1941 to 20 April 1942.

District Coast Guard Officer on Supply Ship. Coast Guard Boatswain Edwin J. Dowling, Jr., of 2026 Lawrence St., Washington, D.C., is serving aboard a Coast Guard-manned army freight-supply ship which delivers fighting equipment to advanced Pacific combat zones. Warrant Officer Dowling is a former New York Daily News and Daily Mirror photographer. A son, Edwin J., III, is a Navy seaman.

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. Reproduction of a portrait Army Commander General S.H. Track. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports photo and film section. Sergeant Major Princess Irene Brigade. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service army contacts Indonesia. Photo Lieutenant Uniform. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Lt. Richard E. Mcelwain, New Park, Pa., Poses On A Jeep At An Airbase In England, Prior To Taking Off On His 22Nd Mission Over Enemy Territory. 27 July 1943.

A Pilot Of The 94Th Fighter Squadron, 1St Fighter Group, Poses By His Lockheed P-38 Lightning At An Air Base Somewhere In Italy.

A Lockheed F-5 pilot of the 90th Photographic Reconnaissance Wing, poses for the photographer at an air base somewhere in North Africa.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC portrait college. Thomson. Colonel a.a.j.j. Thomson, Commander 1st Infantry Brigade Group. November 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting army technical service in Meester Cornelis (Batavia). Portrait of an unknown soldier photographer of the report?. February 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports VI. 1st lieutenant kite-observer ml-klil with insignia. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Infantry II KNIL to depok. Vandrig. Photographer DLC or reporter?. July 1946. Depok, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports IX. KNIL SILIGHT. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Gunner Cyril Knight; "After the first six months I've just been killing time. August 08, 1955.

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht in Dunes on the North Sea (probably at The Hague)

Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. Squadron Leader A McDowall in his office at Headquarters, No. 13 Group, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where he was in charge of training in tactics of fighter squadrons. McDowall shot down 14 enemy aircraft while flying with No, 602 Squadron RAF in 1939-1941. In April 1941 he was posted as flight commander to No. 245 Squadron RAF and commanded that unit, and also No. 232 Squadron RAF before his move to 13 Group. In 1944 he assumed the command of No. 616 Squadron RAF, which became the first operational unit of the RAF to convert to the Gloster Meteor jet fighter, and led them until the end of the war in Europe. His final score was 18 air victories.

Anefo / London photo collection. Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Captain J.A. Van Houten. 1944. Britain, Britain, London

Japanese Pilots Did This Squadron Leader E. M. Gibbs, R.A.P., inspects portion of a tail unit which was pierced by Japanese bullets. Precise figures are not available, but Squadron Leader Gibbs has destroyed at least Japanese aircraft in combat. May 22, 1943. (Photo by Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air).

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Holland. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht outdoor, reading a letter

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Movable Niwa Theater. Adjudant voicer. J. Mennes, technical advisor to the Niwa is the designer of the mobile scenery .. October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Gordon looked far from the concept of a true hero when, early in 1940, he joined the Army. He couldn't grasp the idea of bayonet fighting. August 2, 1950.

Major-General Bennett SafeMajor-General Gordon Bennett, Commander of the AXF. in Malaya, who has arrived at Batavia from Singapore. The Japanese previously reported that he was a prisoner of war. March 25, 1941.

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Portrait of a Wehrmaching member (probably at The Hague)

An infantryman with an English type helmet with an improved chin band system.

Rödakor Lieutenant Uno Rehnvall portrayed in connection with a German healthcare train passing Hallsberg during the Second World War.

Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, 1944 Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery on his appointment as Colonel Commandant of the Parachute Regiment. Field Marshal Montgomery is wearing the beret and jumping jacket of the Parachute Regiment. His scarf is similar to those worn by British paratroopers when they were dropped in Normandy on the night of 5 - 6 June 1944.

The commander of the 8th U.S. Army General James A. van Fleet during his visit to the NDVN. See 290 (Visit James A. van Fleet to the Ned. Detachement (cannon valley)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pass photo unknown soldier. An adjutant. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Portrait of a soldier of the December 7 division. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Portrait of a Dutch officer - Lieutenant Colonel of the KNIL. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

General Anders in London to see me Devin:General Wladyslaw Anders clinic Polish second corps in Italy, sea. At his ***** in London today, March 14.General Anders, commander of the polish army in Italy, has arrived in London, at the request of the British Authorities. He is to confer with Mr. Ernest Bevin, Foreign Minister, about the reparation of polish troops under British command. March 27, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. REPORTAGE MOD. September 24, 1947

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

Karl-Heinz Arndtheim, the second husband of Isabel Wachenheimer, in military uniform without military headdress on the head, 1944-1955, Anonymous, 1944-1955 photograph Karl-Heinz Arndtheim, the second husband of Isabel Wachenheimer, in military uniform without a militiar head cover on the head. photographic support gelatin silver print Israel

Long Islander Helps Take Ship to India. This image depicts artwork of Coast Guard Lieutenant Raymond L. Smith, painted by Coast Guard Combat Artist Joseph di Gemma.

Gen. Mather , Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC MP man. Military police member with machine gun (Owen MK 1). 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Vintage Photograph. Soldier wears unzipped leather jacket sternly looks at camera without expression.

Hungary Fights ***** -- Another party ***** in uniform, Typical Nazi youth fired with the ***** of his party politics and ***** with ***** brutal tactics so familiar to the world, which ***** too long used to them. May 5, 1940. (Photo by Kosmos Press Bureau (London) Ltd.).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports XI. Man in Shirt with loose-hanging epaulettes. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasfot photos II. Young man in shirt with epaulettes. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Usaf - Capt. Thomas J. Lynch, 426 Walnut St., Catasauqua, Pa. At His Airbase In New Guinea. U. S. Air Force Photo. Filed - War Theatre #19 (New Guinea) Individual Personnel.

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.

ROBERT DUVALL in APOCALYPSE NOW (1979), directed by FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA.

Of the (R) port. Reflection.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasport photos III. Soldier with glasses with unknown ranking signs. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Two soldiers posing for a ship?. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Pasfoto 290930163 Corporal chair. January 31, 1950

With the Fleet Air Arm - Malta Gc. Sub Lieut (A) R Kemp of Oxford, 21, was taking Modern Language at Queen's College Oxford, he has been with the Fleet Air Arm 2 1/2 years, 9 months of that in the Western Desert.

Anefo photo collection. Series Octu training Aldershot Dutch officers, British cadets. Passing Dutch cadets. 12 Lt. Balyl. 1943. Aldershot, Britain

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passport photos IV. 2nd lieutenant kl. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports photo and film section. Lieutenant Colonel KNIL. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Colonel Held by Army - Col. J.W. Durant (above), who according to Army authorities in Washington, D.C. is being held by the Army with his WAC Captain wife in connection with the $1,500,000 theft of jewels and other treasure from Kronberg Castle, Germany. June 8, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht in front of a public building (well with the Hague)

Admiral Nimitz Decorates Coast Guardsman in Solomons.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of the American Bronze Star by Mr. Walter Foote, Consul General of America, to eight Dutch soldiers in Borschopplein in Batavia. KNIL Soldier with the rank of corporal. 8 June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ), Joseph H. Reinberg, taken at Guadalcanal, July 4, 1943. MAJ Reinberg is an Ace Pilot credited with 7 kills. (Substandard image). State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB)

Vintage Photograph. Studio portrait of soldier with helmet on looking up while body is turned to the left.

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.

First Lt. Daniel C. Van De Marka (above), in Sydney with a US Air Force goodwill flight, is looking for a girl in a million. He has to find "Babs" for a lovesick Australian sailor he met in Port Moresby. Lt. Van De Marka is co-pilot on one of three B29 bombers which arrived here yesterday on a training flight from Okinawa. He knows Babs is blonde. with shoulder-length hair, blue eyes "one hell of a figure" about 5ft 3in. "That Australian boy was sure wrapped up in Babs." Lt. Van Dc Marka said to

Don Juan de Borbón, with overalls and a beret, in Spain in 1936, when under the name of Juan López he tried to join the Escámez column, in Somosierra.

Officer , Military officers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Lieutenant Leslie M. Greig. Ichi Banare, Okinawa. Lieutenant Leslie M. Greig of Chicago, Ill., a member of the U.S. Coast Guard stationed at Ichi Banare.

021206-M-3031H-059. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

A.R. Sloss - State Lab. Martin (NSW). August 24, 1943.

07/31/1936. A Militia At Lunch Time, on the Somosierra Front.

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.

Wing Commander R.C. Cresswell. March 14, 1955.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Rest home on the island of Edam. Portrait of a sailor. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Head and shoulders portrait of Air Vice Marshal H A Constantine, at the time of the announcement of his appointment as Air Officer Commanding No. 5 Group. Photograph taken at Headquarters Bomber Command, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

He will be the duke's flying instructor:Photographed at White Waltham, Berkshire, today (Wednesday) is Flight Lieutenant Caryl Ramsay Gordon, of Cheltenham, who has been selected to teach the Duke of Edinburgh to fly. He joined the R.A.F. in 1942 and has 2,500 flying hours to his credit. The Duke of Edinburgh passed his aircrew medical tests shortly after the State opening of Parliament yesterday, and hopes to start training for his pilot's 'wings' very shortly. November 5, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasports. Colonel of the Princess Irenebrigade? with cord. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Crown Sergeant McKeans of the 'G' Company, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.

Mtd Const. W. Langdon, N.S.W. Police. June 18, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Horticulture: tulip culture. Flower bulb culture. 1945

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