Military Facilities and Life

Images of military facilities including barracks, gardens, and transportation, depicting life and operations during wartime.

This photograph captures a cannon that was left behind by the Germans in compliance with the terms of the Armistice. The location is Longuyon, Meurthe et Mosselle in France. The photograph was taken by photographer T. M. Fox on December 1, 1918 and it was officially issued with the identification number 173-DS.

Wreck of an airplane near Washington Court House. The photographed plane belonged to Cadet H.A. McKay. The photo was taken by Corp. J.O. McDonnell, received from Wilbur Wright Field. The date the photo was taken was May 31, 1918, and it was received on July 11, 1918. Notes on the photograph state the issue number as 54022 and 766.

Constructional progress in Camp Humphreys, Virginia. The image shows a panorama from an observation tower looking south, with barrack buildings D.E.F. in the left background and the camp of the Service Battalion in the center background. The buildings of K.L.M. are in the right background, and in the foreground are Quartermaster store tents and an Industrial Railroad. The photo was taken on May 27, 1918, by Lt. E.M. deBerri, Sig. R.C. It was issued, censored, and released on June 3, 1918, by the Historical Branch, W.P.D. The notes indicate the photo's reference number as 8934.

Explosion test of incendiary bomb during World War I. This photograph was taken by the Chemical Warfare Service on February 4, 1919. The bomb was detonated in order to assess its effectiveness.

The photograph shows Private D. W. Kelly from the S.C. standing in front of the complete Handley-Page Hangar No. 1 at Ford Junction Aerodrome in Sussex, England. The exact date is unknown but the photograph was passed by the A.E.F. censor. Notes issued with the photo provide this information.

Soldiers in Fort Wood, New York, are seen laying a cement walkway. The photograph's metadata includes the record number - 46566, the reference to S.C. Columbia University, New York as the photographer, a description of the activity being the laying of a cement walk, a symbol (likely indicating the type or category of the photo), and when it was taken and issued (exact dates not provided). There is also a reference to T 9846366, potentially another reference or note about the image.

Inch Garvie and Queensferry caissons (towing). .

Private Campbell standing near Bouillonville, Meurthe et Moselle, France in October 1918. He is seen standing beside a French bridge, which is considered unusable due to its height, and a shell hole can be observed in the foreground. The photograph was taken by S.C. Photographer on December 13, 1918, and passed by A.E.P. censor.

Sergeant Abbott at the Veterinary Hospital in Gievres, France, February 1, 1919. The photograph, with the serial number 111-SC-36249, was taken and issued in December 1918.

Naval Stores - Georgia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Soldiers at the Army Trench Mortar School in Port de la Bonnelle, Langres, France. The image shows an English 6" Newton and projectile trench howitzer, being loaded by the soldiers. This photograph is not intended for publication and is for official use only. Notes indicate its receipt and issuance within the Ordnance Department.

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.

Tents set up at the University of California, Berkeley during the influenza epidemic. These tents were used by the men of the S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps) as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the disease. Photo taken on January 30, 1919.

A motorcycle side car is shown navigating through a deep spot of water at Dorr Field in Arcadia, Florida. The water depth at this spot is over a foot. This photograph was taken on November 5, 1918, and received from D.M.A. photographer 56442. It is intended for official use only and not for publication.

USS Terry, a destroyer, seen in this photograph from Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One. The image reveals the ship's detailed markings and provides historical information from December 11th, 1918. Photograph taken by Intelligence, Washington D.C.

Soldiers of the American military clearing the road through Mont St. Pere. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Warolin on November 24, 1918. Capt. W. J. Aylward, E.R.C. S.C. created a drawing based on the image. The photograph was released by the A.E.F. Censor on December 23, 1918. See image 31644 for related information.

Sgt. G. Ryden of the U.S. Army is pictured standing next to one of the four Quarter Master wood piles used to supply the Allied Expeditionary Force (A.E.F.). The wood pile, located in Gievres, France, contained around 1,400 coris of wood. Photograph taken on March 12, 1919.

"Image 210051 from the collection of World War I photographs shows Sgt. James L. McGarrigle, a member of the American military. The photograph was taken on October 4th, 1918 at Camp Meade, Admiral, Maryland. The image captures a scene of men in the process of dressing, possibly outfitting recruits. The photograph was released by the M.I.B. censor on October 14th, 1918 and includes additional notes (Issue B).

Sergeant 1st class Fineberg is pictured sorting and organizing quartermaster supplies at Dugny, France for the soldiers of the 79th division during World War I. The photograph was taken on November 1, 1918 and received on December 2, 1918. It was passed by the A.F.P. censor, although the exact date is unknown.

A photograph taken in Italy during World War One. The image showcases an unidentified scene with American military activities. The photograph was received by the Signal Corps and documented under the ID: 111-SC-15238. Additional notes indicate that the image was taken by a symbol "H" and the reference number is 015238.

American ambulance drivers camouflage their vehicles with cloth and branches to protect wounded passengers from enemy gunners during the Northwest Advance near Verdun. This precaution is taken to ensure that the Red Cross emblem on the ambulances is respected as a symbol of humanity. This photograph was taken on October 8, 1918, by Sqf. Marshall, S.C. of the U.S. Signal Corps.

American artillery successfully hit a German ammunition dump during the American advance northwest of Verdun. The resulting explosion created a large cloud of smoke. This photograph captures the aftermath of the explosion and shows the landscape near the first hill where the "Jump off" and No Man's Land were located. The exact date of the photograph is unclear, but it was released by the A.E.P Censor.

American troops building an en- training platform at Winnall Down Pest Camp in England. This platform was being constructed for the survivors of the S.S. Otranto, who were part of the September Replacement Draft of the C.A.C. The photo was taken by S.C. Donnelly, a 1st Class photographer.

Photograph depicts a German monument erected in Montsec during World War One. The monument bears the inscription: "We Germans fear God but no one else in the world". Approximately translated as "We Germans fear God but no one else in the world".

Contractor Lundeen dragging carryalls through the swamps near Beaver Creek. Original caption: 43-3384 - Photographed by Gail Pinkstaff, on Aug. 20, 1943, at section B2, Army mile post 297.0 near PRA mile 1462. Original caption: 43-3385 - Contractor Lundeen is dragging carryalls through the swamps near Beaver Creek in order to use them in the gravel ridges near Niggerhead Lake. Photograph by Gail Pinkstaff, on Aug. 20, 1943, at section B2, Army mile post 297.4 near PRA mile 1462.4. State: Alaska.

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.

Caption: "A drawing by Capt. J. Andre Smith shows a damaged home in Badonviller, France, taken during World War I. This quiet sector behind the front lines has been affected by shell fire, seen in the props holding the leaning structure. Stone barricades line the narrow street made from nearby rubble."

Photograph of the guard house at the Army Supply Base in Norfolk, VA. The photo was taken by Sergeant Me Garrigle on 7-2-19 and bears the number 58364. It is part of the collection "Scenes at Army Supply Base, Norfolk, VA." The picture was taken on 6-17-19 and is accompanied by the notes 958364.

Soldier wearing gas mask conducting a training exercise at Edgewood Arsenal during World War I. The Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood Arsenal was responsible for developing and testing chemical weapons and protective equipment. The soldier in the image is practicing drills to ensure readiness in the event of a gas attack.

Soldiers from the 80th Division participate in military training at Camp Lee, VA in June 1918.

An aviation cadet, seen in the foreground, takes off from Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. This photograph, taken by Lt. Kingamore, is part of a series documenting the life of aviation cadets at Kelly Field. Proper take off and landing techniques are emphasized in dual instruction. The photograph was censored and released on May 23, 1918.

"2nd Lieut. Carl C. Mayhew, Inf. taking a photograph on Dec. 2, 1918. The image shows a view towards Chatel, 2 kilometers outside the city, during the American advance in World War I. It highlights a typical problem faced during the drive, as the Germans held the high ground and were able to reach every inch of the foreground and middle distance with artillery fire. The foreground is extensively damaged, with bullet-riddled fences and telephone posts. The location is Chatel-Chehery, Ardennes, France."

Title: Unloading Relief Supplies at Brest, France during World War I. Caption: Lt. George Siegmann and his team unload lighters filled with flour and tobacco at a dock in Brest, Finistere, France. This operation was a part of the relief efforts conducted by Base Section No. 5 during World War I. Photographer's records indicate the image was taken on October 28, 1918.

A log train is ready to dump its load in a log pond. This photograph was taken during logging operations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It is part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War I. Photographed by Sintz Sigke in January 1918 and released by the War Office to the Photo Division. Laboratory notes indicate the photo's identification number is 2292.

Soldiers gather outside a distribution point near the main Camp Telephone Office at Camp Jackson in Columbia, S.C. This photograph was taken on September 24, 1919.

members of the 111th Engineer Depot posing for a photo at Gievres, France in December 1918. Sergeant Abbott is identified in the caption.

This black and white photograph taken on February 21, 1967, shows an outside view of the 3rd Battalion Jeh Pinas 5-3 (Operations) bunker at Combat Bases. The image is credited to Cpl. K.K. LicIntosh. This is a documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

This image shows a German trap bomb used during World War I. The photograph was taken in 1919 and is labeled as SUMBER 1025. It is part of the collection titled "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One." The image is marked with the symbol EU AM. C A Fig 4.

Aerial view of officers' quarters and the water edge at the west side of the parade grounds in Sandy Hook, taken by photographer S. Comb on June 24, 1919. This image was part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War One.

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.

American soldiers transporting machine gun ammunition through the town of Pamonville, the first town captured by the 89th Division during World War One. The image displays barricades constructed by the Germans in an attempt to defend the town. Photograph taken by Lt. P.W. Cloud, S.R.C. on November 2, 1918. A.E.F. censor approved the photograph, but the date is unknown.

Pvt. D.C. Donnelly of the 61st Infantry arrives at Brest, France on a lighter. The photo was taken on May 3, 1918, and was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on July 2, 1918.

Official photograph depicting a road leading to the American front in the Argonne sector during World War One. The road was heavily damaged by shell fire necessitating the use of artificial foliage to camouflage it from enemy observation. This image is numbered 23057 in the official photo collection.

Anefo photo collection. Destruction. IJmuiden. May 6, 1945. IJmuiden, Noord-Holland, North Sea Canal

This photograph shows a wireless station in Alaska during World War I. The station is comprised of small upright poles that serve as counterpoise supports. This image is part of a series documenting military activities in Alaska during this time period.

2nd Lieut. A.H.C. Sintzenich, S.C., is shown operating a Debrie camera from Farman Plane No. 1741, alongside 1st Lieut. A.W. Bavin, A.S., the pilot. The photograph was taken at Ford Junction Aerodrome in Sussex, England on October 23, 1918. The image has been approved by the A.E.F. censor.

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.

Soldier standing outside Base Hosp. 68, Mars Sur Allier, France. Taken on Jan 2, 1919, by Pvt. Eddy, S.C. The photo captures the view looking north from the center of the hospital. The image is numbered as Reed 3-28-19 and described as "Center Looking North." Image shows the aftermath of WWI.

Tenderloin taking meat for the Quartermaster Corps during World War I. Photo taken by Pvt. P. Grenbeaux on December 16, 1918. Image depicts the process of distributing meat to military personnel. The photo was received on December 17, 1918, and passed by the M.I.D. censor.

U.S. Army Refrigerating Plant in Gievres, France, can store up to 6500 tons of beef in its cold storage rooms. The plant also provides electric light for American soldiers in nearby barracks. This photograph was taken in December 1918. Caption Number 50744. Symbol issued by the Signal Corps. Reco 1919.

Sgt. 1st Class D. Hutchinson, from the 125th Co. Inland Water Transportation, is shown coming up from his diving work. He is likely the only person actively engaged in this role in the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.). The photo was taken in Epone, Seine et Oise, France on February 6, 1919.

A soldier captures a street scene in Junglinster, Luxembourg. The photograph, taken on November 27, 1918, shows a number of buildings and pedestrians going about their daily lives.

Ruins of the village of Mont-sec after its capture by the American forces. The Germans heavily fortified the hill, making it an important stronghold for four years. The photo was taken on October 5, 1918, during the process of capturing the St. Mihiel Salient. Censored by the A.E.F.

Soldiers of the Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, posing for a photograph. This photo is number 60,436 in the Signal Corps archive. The soldiers are seen wearing gas masks and military uniforms as part of their work related to chemical warfare.

USS Mayrant during World War One. This photograph was taken from the ship and assigned the code 111-SC-7064. It is part of the collection of Photographs of American Military Activities. The image shows the USS Mayrant underway, capturing its participation in the war effort.

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.

Soldier next to a Houwitser, Anonymous, 1914 - 1918 stereograph cardboard. photographic support gelatin silver print firearms: cannon. private soldier

American soldiers from Companies E, F, and O of the 161st Infantry and casual companies board a ship in Newburg and get transferred to Long Island City. The photo shows troops in uniform and with gear, preparing to embark on the ship at the Hoboken piers.

The image shows Cpl. Engleston at the American Red Cross warehouse in Toul, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photograph was taken on November 13, 1918, and released by the A.E.F. censor on January 7, 1919. The image depicts light trucks ready to start their daily trip with supplies from the warehouse.

provide clothing to fully equip the 32nd Division after their march to the Rhine. Captain W.M. White, Assistant Quartermaster, is overseeing the process at the clothing dump in Deardoff, Germany. This photograph was taken by National L. Dewell and received on March 10, 1919.

Disembarkation of British troops on the Suez Canal near Ismaïlia, Anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1883 photograph Part of travel album with recordings of sights in Egypt, Dutch East Indies, Singapore and Ceylon. Ismailia photographic support albumen print canal. troop movements, transportation. river bank Suezkanaal. Ismailia

American University Experiment Station, located near Washington, D.C., during World War One. This image shows a view from the bomb pit at the station. This photograph was taken by the Chemical Warfare Service photographer on April 2, 1919. It was labeled as Subject 55269 in the issuing office. Official use only.

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.

Lt. Sintzenich is shown in this photograph. The image provides details on a military artillery piece, a caliber 4 1-8 inch, measuring 12 feet 1 inch, marked No. 662 Fried Krupp A. G. Essen. 1917. The carriage is also marked No.662, manufactured in 1917 in London, England. The photograph was taken on November 22, 1918, as recorded by photographer RECO on March 12, 1919. The notes also reference number 39742.

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.

Commanding officer from Camp Bowie attending the "Flyin' Frolic" event at Love Field, Dallas, Texas in November 1918. The event was organized by the Department of Military Aeronautics and aimed to showcase military aviation. The photograph was taken by an unknown photographer and received and recorded by the AUT Department in December 1918.

The 58th Balloon Co. A.S. balloon is seen coming out of a hangar in Etalans, Doubs, France. This photograph was taken on April 5, 1919 by Lt. R.W. Sears, S.C. The image is part of the StillPixFindingAid SUBIECT collection and has the description "58th Ball Con Co. A.S. balloon coming out of hangar. Etalans, Doubs, France."

Pvt. J. A. Schlick of the Signal Corps captured this photograph on April 30, 1918. The image depicts a Humber E-Mo motor vehicle that was originally used by France against Germany in 1870. The photograph was censored and released by the M.I.B. Censor on June 14, 1918.

U.S. Dock #3 in St. Nazaire, France, is seen filled with supplies in April 1918. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps, U.S.A. and was received on May 9, 1918. It is labeled as "TheE2. 1918" and is not meant for publication. The image is identified as subject #10158 in the photographer's description notes.

Mule Traffic Returning from Burma Campaign Passing a China Bound Convoy East of Bhamo. State: Burma.

Image showing a 14" naval gun mounted on a railroad platform. The gun was manufactured by Baldwin Locomotive Works. Date of photograph: June 28, 1918. This photograph was received for official use only. Source: Major Westcott, Ordnance Dept.

Signal Corps Apparatus with pigeons in cage. Cage number -67,590. The photograph was taken by a Signal Corps photographer. The pigeons were a part of the Signal Corps' communication system during World War I. This image has been assigned the symbol A in the issued notes with the number 04 74690.

A British tank assists two U.S. Signal Corps photographers, providing transportation to the battle lines in Cambrat St. Quentin. This image was captured by photographer 24061, and the date of the photograph has not been provided. The image has been cleared by the A.E.P. censor.

Sgt. Paul W. Cloud observes the German lines from a captured German Observation Post using a captured telescope. The town of Xammes, Meurthe et Moselle, France, is being shelled in the foreground. This photo was taken on September 26, 1918, and passed by the A.E.F. censor. (Image: 111-SC-25286)

American dirigible equipped with a gun mounted on the carriage for the purpose of destroying submarines during World War I. This photograph was taken on June 26, 1918, and is labeled number 199621 in the 111-SC series. The photograph was captured by photographers Kadel & Herbert and bears the inscription P.N. 6786-P. This image is marked as "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and serves as a record of American military activities during that time.

A line of uncovered ammunition wagons at a motor reception and assembly park in an American base port in France during World War One. The image is part of the Signal Corps collection and was issued by the A.E.F. censor. Date of the photograph is not provided.

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.

Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. Destroyances Netherlands 1941/1945. Delfzijl. 1945. The Netherlands

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.

Sgt.G. Ryden stands in front of Building No. 251A, one of 17 warehouses in Gievres, France, used to store clothing during World War One. The photograph, taken on December 1, 1918, depicts Ryden with clothing sacks in the background.

Aerial view of aeroplane hangars at the School of Military Aeronautics, located in Langley Field, Hampton, Virginia. The photograph was taken on November 2, 1917. This image was received from the School of Aerial Photography at Langley Field. Photographer number is AU RECO June 5/18, with a reference number of P.N. H-356.

A photograph taken on April 27, 1918, at the Plying School in Rich Field, Texas. The image captures military personnel and aircraft during training activities. The photograph is part of a series documenting American military activities during World War One, particularly focusing on airplane accidents.

Lookouts - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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: British graves in the cemetery at Warlencourt, taken in 1919 by photographer Bee. This photograph captures the final resting place of numerous British soldiers who displayed great valor during the battles near Warlencourt in November 1916.

An image showing a well-preserved house in Vaux after the departure of the German forces due to the efforts of the 111th Division Artillery during World War One. The caption emphasizes that the image is not for publication and is intended for official use only, citing it as 26347.

FAP- 15-A(1). Original caption: FAP- 15-A(1) Slide in embankment at K. 8.3 apparently due to overflow across road caused by failure of culvert to function due to clogging. State: Puerto Rico.

Finishing near KM 219. Original caption: 48-1302 - Finishing section KM 219. Curing compound being used. PR 6(9) 9-8-48. Original caption: 48-1303 - Finishing near KM 219. Finisher had been adapted to 3 meter width. PR 6(9) 9-8-48. State: Philippines. Place: Rosario to San Fernando, La Union Province.

"Airplane laboratory at the P.N. 15 School of Military Aeronautics, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. Photograph taken on June 5, 1918. The laboratory is under the direction of John P. Troy, Director of Military Aeronautics, Washington, D.C. This photograph is for official use only."

American military personnel conducting operations in Alaska during World War One. The soldiers are seen in a setting that appears to be surrounded by snow-covered mountains. The image showcases the harsh conditions in which these brave servicemen conducted their duties.

Soldiers at Culver Military Academy in Indiana utilize a target designation system, both horizontally and vertically, for military training. This photograph was taken on July 8th, 1918, and received from Culver Military Academy. The image is labeled for official use only.

Bridge Over Swamps. Original caption: Credit War Dept. U. S. Army Signal Corps. State: Burma.

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.

Chemical Warfare Service activity at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland during World War I. This image captures a U.S. filling station and Q.M. store building. It was taken on March 20, 1918, and is identified with the symbol A. The photograph was received on February 19, 1918. Label notes indicate it is part of ITEM 6024, featuring images taken by C. Walon 80.

Caption: U.S. Marines and Alpine chasseur at a windlass, used for pulling dirt out of the trenches in France during World War I. This primitive method of construction also served to foster camaraderie between American soldiers and their French instructors. Photo taken in January 1918.

VFW Proposed Atom Bombproof Recreation Center , Shelters, Architectural drawings, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

The naval display at the Earl's Court Exhibition -- the general engagement of the vessels and the forts. A cross-sectional drawing (centre top) shows how the model vessels are guided by men at the controls. Date: 1913

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