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Portraits of Military Officers

Formal portraits of military officers from World War I, emphasizing their roles and contributions to military history.

French General Philippe Pétain, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army, at the G.H.Q. in Chaumont, France. Photograph taken on January 14, 1919. Lieutenant Rode and Sergeant Abbott of the Signal Corps were the photographers. This image is numbered E C and was received on March 12, 1919.
French General Philippe Pétain, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army, at the G.H.Q. in Chaumont, France. Photograph taken on January 14, 1919. Lieutenant Rode and Sergeant Abbott of the Signal Corps were the photographers. This image is numbered E C and was received on March 12, 1919.
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CPL Al Lubatty captured this photograph on January 27, 1919. The image depicts a bust of General J.J. Pershing, the Commander in Chief of the A.E.P., made by Jo Davidson, an American sculptor. Jo Davidson also created the famous statue "France in Arms." The bust is located at 14 Ave du Maine, Paris, Seine, France. The description is as per official records. Notes are not available.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.Portrait of an unknown man in uniform, W. Pöllot, c. 1895 - in or before 1900 photomechanical print Darmstadtberlinprinter: Halle an der Saalepublisher: Halle an der Saale paper historical persons. (military) uniformsFirst Lieutenant Tolman D. Wheeler, a member of Company G of the 127th Infantry, passed away on September 6, 1918 due to injuries sustained during World War I. The photograph, taken by the Signal Corps, is marked as "For Official Use Only."Major Kendall Banning, a member of the Signal Corps based in Washington, D.C., poses for a photograph. The image was taken by photographer Reed and assigned the number 228. It captures Major Banning wearing a symbol of his rank, and was issued by the Signal Corps.Soldier Cpl. P.G. Carnochan, S.C. photographed with Colonel Alexander M. Davis, Q.M.C., Q.M. Corps Inspector, at O.C.Q.M. InspectiLt. Carl C. Mayhew of the Signal Corps is photographed at the Signal Corps Replacement Depot Cours Cheverny, Loire et Cher, France. The image was taken on February 10, 1919, by Major Horace F. Hill, Jr. The location in Paris, Seine, France. Notes: Issued number 1-10-19, photographer 111-SC-38073.Lieut. P.W. Cloud, S.C., featured in the image, is being issued Number E by Lieut. Colonel J.H. Hineman, Jr., of the Signal Corps. The photograph was taken on December 10, 1918, in Kyllburg, Germany, during World War One. The photo was received on February 26, 1919. This image is labeled as SUBJECT 40419 in the collection.American soldiers in World War One planting American flags on gravesites at a military cemetery. The soldiers are paying tribute to fallen comrades and honoring their service and sacrifice. This photo captures the solemnity and reverence surrounding military activities during the war.Col. Wm. Elliott, Quartermaster at Q.M.C. Depot, Is-sur-Tille, France during World War I. This photograph, taken on April 14, 1919, by Sgt. G. den, shows Col. Elliott in his uniform. The image is part of a series of photographs labeled "DMc NUMBER B 2-6-19 TAKEN COL.W.ELLIOTT, DEPOT Q.M., Advance Section # 1, Q.M.C. Is-sur-Tille, Cote d'Or, France." (Notes: 5254)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 participating in training exercises in Tours, France during June 1918. The photograph was taken by Pvt. L.P. Goldshlag and approved by A.E.F. Censor on August 6, 1918.Chaplain John T. Axton of the U.S.A. pictured here during World War I. This photograph, taken by photographer Rey on 29/20, shows Chaplain Axton wearing his uniform with the unique symbol "A H." The photo is labeled as 069/96 with additional notes.War album 43, picture 11684.Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. The occupiers / occupation in the Netherlands. First months .. German soldiers in Amsterdam. During enjoyment of a cup of coffee, a letter is written home. May 18, 1940. Amsterdam, the NetherlandsBvt. Maj. General G. H. Chapman. No. 4485, Title from item, Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. Chapman, George H, 1832-1882, Military service, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.Captain Charles W. Bartlett, Q.M.C., the Disbursing Officer of the 89th Division, is seen in Echternach, Germany. The photograph was taken on December 5, 1918, and received on February 26, 1919. Lieutenant Paul W. Cloud, S.C., was the photographer who captured the image.Caption: "Captain William S. Manning, aged 32, regimental adjutant of the 316th Regiment Infantry, Camp Meade, Maryland during World War One. This photograph, issued by the Signal Corps, was taken and received on July 10, 1918."In this photograph taken on October 14, 1918, Mrs. George Munroe, the chief of the American auxiliary nurses in France, is seen chatting with her patients at a Paris military hospital. Mrs. Munroe was a prominent American woman worker during World War I. This image was passed by the A.E.P. censor and issued on October 19, 1918.Description: Mr. J.A. Stewart. appointed Cadet, 1st August 1922 asia, malaysia, borneo, sabah, asiathroughalensAnefo photo collection. Nazi commander of Westerbork Alfred Konrad Gemmeker, will be in Germany. 17 February 1967. Germany(U.S. Navy sailor, Jake Abel, a representative from Navy Barracks, Chates, England, posing for a photograph on February 26, 1919. He is wearing the naval uniform and appears to be a welterweight boxer. This photo is numbered 41020 and was issued on December 5, 1918.)Lieutenant Colonel Henry Shrapnel, a member of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in the English Army, is depicted in this photograph. He is well-known for inventing the "SHRAPNEL" shell. Lieutenant Colonel Shrapnel passed away on March 13, 1942. Written by Fr Schulham.Second Lieutenant Henry G. Johnson from Co. C, 121st Machine Gun Battalion, was killed in action on October 4, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. This photograph, taken by photographer SYMBO on August 1st, 1919, showcases Second Lieutenant Johnson. The number assigned to this image is 61290, and it is marked as "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY."Distinguished Service Medals issued by the U.S. are displayed in the photograph. From left to right, right side up, the medals are: Army of Occupation, Cuba, and Philippine Insurrection congressional medals. The subject of the photograph is Sergeant McGarrigle, who was the recipient of the medals. The photo was taken on April 5, 1919. There are a total of 18 medals visible in the image.A group of American soldiers loading artillery shells onto a military vehicle during World War I. The soldiers are wearing uniforms and helmets, and appear to be working diligently. This image captures the essential tasks and daily activities carried out by the American military during the war.Brothers in Arms. Symbolic of the spirit of camaraderie that exists between the "brothers in arms" of the four armed services, these two brothers, Monroe J. Boaz, 21 year old Marine (left) and Charles O. Boaz, Jr., 23 year old Coast Guardsman, both of the Bronx, New York, stand before Old Glory aboard a Coast Guard transport following a chance meeting. A third brother, Richmond, is in the Army. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Boaz, Sr., of the Bronx.Three portraits of unknown Japanese soldiers, Anonymous, c. 1930 - c. 1940 photograph These photos are part of an album. Baryta Paper. paper gelatin silver print anonymous historical person portrayed. the soldier; the soldier's lifeSgt. Henry FarreWatertown Arsenal Inspection School, Eleventh Basic Training Course, Welding Group G , Armories, Ordnance industry, Students, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational