World War I Equipment and Personnel

Photographs detailing World War I military equipment, personnel interactions, and logistics, highlighting the historical context and technology of the time.

Sgt. Bernard Levey of the Signal Corps was photographed on March 1, 1919, in Chatillon Sur Seine, France. The image shows him placing a generator on the chassis of an airplane at the 2nd Signal Corps School. The photo was received on November 8, 1918, and is labeled as "For Official Use Only."

A radio receiving set, part of the Type SCR-54-A apparatus, is photographed at Camp Alfred Veil in Little Silver, New Jersey. This photograph was taken on August 5, 1918, by Sig. R.C. Recco as documented under the photo code 111-SC-15370. The image is protected and designated for official use only.

A photograph taken on July 15, 1918, at the Tank Corps School near Langres, France, shows the relative size comparison between a light tank and a soldier. The photograph, taken by Sgt. L. Rode, S.C., bears the identification number 17546. It was received on August 27, 1918, and passed censorship by A.E.P. on August 13, 1918.

Soldiers packing Q.M.C. trucks for shipment overseas during World War One. Caption written on September 4, 1918, by Sgt. James J. McGarrigle. Image released and censored by M.I.B. censors on August 24, 1918. Note: Description sourced from NEC'D TAKEN A HOW (unknown origin or meaning).

Sgt. Bernard Levey of the Signal Corps was photographed on March 1, 1919, in Chatillon Sur Seine, France. The image shows him placing a generator on the chassis of an airplane at the 2nd Signal Corps School. The photo was received on November 8, 1918, and is labeled as "For Official Use Only."

Cpl. Hillhouse with a captured German portable field wireless outfit from Deutsche Telefonwerke Gm.b.H., Berlin, on April 1918. The photo was taken for the Research & Inspection Div. Released by A.E.F. Censor on January 7, 1919. 3365-2.

Image shows a radio technician from the 36355 Radio Division in possession of the first model of an airplane radio telephone set. This device, utilizing short waves, was exclusively issued for official use during World War One activities. Date: February 15, 1919.

Canadian JN4 Plane undergoing repairs with wood taken from a wrecked plane at Taliaferro Field, Texas. The wood used for repairs is not breaking correctly and Major Geo. E. Reinburg, commander of J.M.A.S.C, receives the plane on May 23, 1918. Photograph taken by etco on May 23, 1918.

The image shows the rear view of an American 3 inch piece at the Central Officers Training School for F.A. at Camp Taylor in Louisville, KY. The photograph was taken on November 26, 1918 and received on December 21, 1918. It was passed by the M.I.D. censor on December 24, 1918. The caption is identified as G NOTES 30291.

German soldiers clearing wreckage in Pahr Irlich, Germany. Image taken on December 17, 1918, by Sgt. Musler, S.C., photographer for the U.S. Army. Photograph is part of the collection "111-SC-44110" and was officially issued with the caption "Sunder Germans clearing away wreckage." Additional notes indicate that the image was cataloged as item no. 44.170.

Military personnel operating a radio goniometric station at Units 2, 3, 4, R22 in Paris, France. The photograph was taken on March 1, 1918, and received by Pvt. Price on January 7, 1919. The image was intended for the Research and Inspection Division and was not meant for publication.

A section of the propeller shop at Rockwell Field, San Diego, California. This photograph was taken by photographer L.E.N. Jackson from the Signal Reserve Corps. The image is taken on May 18, 1918, and it shows the activities of the aviation school at Rockwell Field. Censored and released on May 20, 1918, by the Historical Branch of the War Plans Division.

A photograph taken near Montfaucon, France, showing a partially buried ammunition limber as a result of shell explosions. The image features Sergeant A.C. Duff examining the aftermath of the attack. The photograph was passed by the A.E.F. censor, although the date is unknown.

Private E.R. Trabold of the Signal Corps captured this image on November 16, 1918. It depicts the view looking north along the Meuse River at Verdun, Meuse, France. This photograph, labeled 78-D8, provides a snapshot of the American military activities during World War One in this area.

A magneto testing device is being issued at Wilbur Wright Aviation Field in Patrfield, Ohio. The photograph was taken on January 29, 1918, and received on July 11, 1918, from the commanding officer at Wilbur Wright Field. This image bears the identification number 20771 and is part of the collection by Corporal J.O. McDonnell.

The photograph shows a breech plug for a 240mm trench mortar at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The photograph was taken in May 1918. The breech plug was issued for testing purposes and is not intended for publication. The photograph was taken by the Signal Corps, U.S. Army.

American destroyers protecting transport ships during World War One. This image shows the view of the top deck of Destroyer Number 2996. The photograph was taken as part of a documentation of American military activities. The destroyers were tasked with guarding the transport ships. The image is part of the collection with reference number 111-SC-2996.

Private W.J. Miller of the Signal Corps pictured with a Fairnault Flight Wing model. The photograph was taken on November 10, 1918, and received on November 15, 1918. It was passed by the M.I.D. censor on November 19, 1918. Notes also indicate a PRERA 6 notation.

Sgt. Vincent J. Palumbo pictured at Aberdeen Proving Grounds posing next to a freight car carrying a 12-inch Chilean mount. The photo was taken on November 29, 1918, by photographer SU A. It was later approved by M.I.D. censor on December 10, 1918.

This image, taken in 1890, features a Kolster Decremeter, Type D with its case removed. The photograph is part of the Signal Corps' collection with the ID number 37,230.

Private C.E. Peinter, a soldier from the Signal Corps, is depicted in this photograph. It was taken on July 22, 1918, and shows Major L.W. Webb, the commanding officer of Hospital Train No.59 in Toul, France. The photo was approved by the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) on July 2, 1918, after censorship.

Soldiers from the 87th Division, under the command of A.E. Williams, return to the U.S.S. "Huron" in St. Nazaire, France. The photo was taken on March 1, 1919, by Joseph L. Liles.

View of Captain McBride, the commanding officer of the 14-inch Railway Gun, Railway Artillery Ordnance Detachment, can be seen standing 60 feet away from the far end of the gun barrel. The photograph was taken on January 16, 1919, in Bassens, Gironde, France by Lieutenant Strohmeyer. It captures how the gun appeared to the enemy, referred to as "Fritz."

Sgt. Moscioni of the U.S. Signal Corps is seen in this photograph taken on December 27, 1918, in Barracks #66 in Tours, France. He is standing next to a 14 cm projector, which is stored in a case. This image has been passed by the A.E.F. censor, although the exact date is unknown.

Private W.J. Miller, Signal Corps, is seen in this photograph taken on November 10, 1918. He is shown with the issued model of a Fairnault flight wing. This photo was received and approved by the M.I.D. censor on November 19, 1918.

Private W.J. Miller, S.C., is seen in this photograph dated November 10, 1918. The image shows a model of the Fairnault flight wing. The photograph was taken by an unidentified photographer and was approved by the M.I.D. censor on November 19, 1918. There are no further notes available.

Pvt. J.E. Gibbon of the Signal Corps is seen operating a wireless set mounted on a Ford truck at the Headquartere wireless station of the 3rd Division. The photograph was taken in Le Charmel, France and was released by the A.E.F. censor, although the date is not given.

CPL. Hillhouse of the Research and Inspection Division, Signal Corps Photo Lab, Seine, France, photographed with an EE8 Telephone, an American model. This picture was taken on October 22, 1918, and appears as item 1944-T8 in the photo collection. Photographer's reference number: 51693.

US Army personnel operating a radio telephone set in an airplane. This equipment was specifically intended for official use only. It was issued in three separate notes designated as 3-ka. Photograph taken on February 18, 1919, by the official photographer of the Radio Division.

Soldiers at the Central Officers Training School for Field Artillery at Camp Taylor in Louisville, KY. The photograph shows soldiers wearing wheel breast collars. The image was taken on December 21, 1918, and received on November 26, 1918. This photograph is not for publishing purposes and is issued for official use only. Photo taken by the Signal Corps.

"On March 1, 1919, Corporal R.H. Ingleston captured this image at the powerhouse in Perigueux, France. The photograph features the 17th Grand Division of the American military. This photo was officially issued on January 12, 1919, under the identification number 111-SC-44736. More information can be found in the Mc Notes with the reference number 44726."

A cadet aviator at Wunder Aviation School in Rockwell Field, San Diego, California, is seen in this photograph assembling a landing gear. The photograph was taken by Lt. E. M. Jackson of the Signal Reserve Corps on April 30, 1918, and was later issued, censored, and released on May 20, 1918, by the Historical Branch of WP.D.

Signal Corps apparatus for airplane antenna reel (French type) radio apparatus in use during World War I. The photograph was taken in 1919 by an unknown photographer. The image shows a prototype of the apparatus with the identification number 2213. The purpose of this equipment was to facilitate communication via radio between airplanes and the ground.

Image caption: "German Field Telephone Switchboard, front view, fully set up at the Research and Inspection Bureau in Paris, France. This photograph was taken by Sgt. Gallivan on December 13, 1918. Not for publication, for official use only."

Interior of a church in Ainoreville, Meuse, France, that was wrecked by German shell fire during World War I. The photograph, taken on November 4, 1918, shows the aftermath of the battle. It took two days for the 61st Infantry to capture a machine gun nest in the town. The image was approved by the A.E.P. censor.

Factual caption: "Storage Battery for Dynamotor Used in French Tanks. This photograph shows a storage battery designed for use in French tanks during World War One. The battery is part of the Div. of Research and Inspection in Paris, France. Date: October 9, 1918."

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Signal Corps showcasing their equipment during World War One. This photograph, coded as 111-SC-41925, was taken on March 10, 1921. The exact caption is not available, but it shows the various tools and technology used by the Signal Corps. The accompanying symbol is 188UED: AU U.

Pvt. Vincent J. Palumbo is seen posing with a T.P.S. radio set box, type BC 21-A for S.C.R. 76-A set, in a photograph taken on September 23, 1918. The image is part of the collection of American military activities during World War I.

Sgt. Lacy captured this photograph on November 8, 1919, during World War One. The image shows members of the M.T.C. (Motor Transport Corps) refueling in a small town in Nevada while en route to the coast. This photograph is part of collection number 64,323 in the StillPixFindingAid.

Lt. D. T. Hargan of the S.C.U.S. R. took this photograph on August 12, 1918. It shows a captured 105mm howitzer gun, labeled "G 18 188UED," which was seized by the 1st Division on July 10, 1918. The gun's recoiling cylinder is marked "Perglyserin," and the breech is marked "395 Ph.M. R. 1917 G.G.P.J.G.P.P. 25." The firing pin is missing. The location of the photo is Mehun sur Yevre, France. The photograph has been approved by A.E.F. censor.

Soldiers operating a Signal Corps apparatus during World War One. The photograph shows them handling various electrical components, including a fuse and different voltages such as 10 volts and 300 volts. This image depicts the technical aspects of military communications during this period.

A photograph showing a military personnel handling a Clark-Raising filter cartridge. The photograph was taken by a Chemical Warfare Service photographer on April 2, 1919. The description number attached to this image is ATT 188UED. Notes indicate the cartridge's identification as 11A6.

"Image captured at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, showcasing telephone installations on January 31, 1919. The photograph exhibits, in detail, trunk board equipment in the switchboard room. This image is part of the collection of the Central Department, Signal Corps, taken by photographer 4-2-19."

Soldiers participating in a World War I military drill.

Sgt. James McGarrigle is seen in this photograph crating a G.M.C. ambulance for shipment overseas during World War One. The photograph was taken by a specified photographer on October 16, 1918. It shows the left side of the G.M.C. ambulance, which was eventually released by military censors on October 19, 1918. The notes indicate the identification number as 9021960.

Motor driven interrupter second model number 48266 was photographed on March 10, 1921. It was issued by the Signal Corps and manufactured by Universal Machine Co in Baltimore, MD. This image showcases the appearance of the motor-driven interrupter, which played a crucial role in American military activities during World War One.

Men from Company 4 struggling to push a stalled truck up a hill during an endurance run on February 18, 1918. The photograph was taken by the photographer ME. Reissued by W. C. D. to Photo Div., 8. O. Lab notes: Analyzing situation.

The image depicts Sgt. Marshall operating an Aero Morse Recorder during World War One. The photograph was taken in May 1918 and is marked as "not for publication."

Soldiers using a Lewis machine gun inspecting the shell ejector port and bag during World War I. Image captured in 1918 by an Air Service photographer.

Caption: Pvt. Edw. R. Trabold, 8. c., holding a collar taken from a German messenger dog that was shot in the American trenches. Photo taken in Mesnil-St. Firmin, France on May 9, 1918. The photo was censored and released by the M.I.B. Censor on June 28, 1918. (Photo ID: 111-SC-13090)

Soldiers assembling and testing radio telegraphy apparatus, specifically the Type A-21 Antenna Equipment for use with various types of radio sets. The photo was taken by Lt. Zalibre, Sig. R.C. stco on Aug. 5, 1918 at Camp Alfred Vail in Little Silver, New Jersey.

American Marines at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are loading provisions onto ships destined for troops stationed in France during World War I. The photograph, taken in 1918 by C.P.I. of Washington, D.C., captures the busy activity of the military operation. A total of 2472 notes were issued regarding the mission.

"Pigeon transportation baskets used by the Pigeon Section, Land Division, during World War I. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Marshall on May 8, 1918, shows a thirty-bird rigid crate with open tops and fronts. The image is marked as not for publication." "

Soldiers operating an A-514 Phantom Antenna, a piece of Signal Corps apparatus used during World War One. This photograph, numbered 37,238 in the collection, provides a clear depiction of the equipment in use.

This photograph shows a wrecked vehicle on the Etat. It was taken on October 24, 1916, at Camp Pullman, France, by the photographer of the 21st Grand Division Transportation Corps. The image has a symbolic importance regarding military activities during World War I. This copy of the photograph was received on July 15, 1919, and bears an issued note.

A photo taken on February 15, 1919, of an airplane radio telephone set issued for official use only. The equipment in the photo is a type S-CR-93 short wave radio telephone transmitter. It is part of the Radio Division of the U.S. military during World War One.

Image depicting a SCR 59 Radio Telephone Receiver, known as a radio apparatus used during World War I. Photograph taken on March 7, 1918. This image is part of the Photographs of American Military Activities collection, with identification number 111-SC-4450. A radio operator can be seen in the background.

Lieutenant Kingsmore, a member of the U.S. Signal Corps, is seen here on June 27, 1918 examining a sketch in the Senate Building in Washington, D.C. The sketch depicts the second draft numbers for the war effort. This image is part of a series featuring American military activities during World War One.

Sgt. James L. McGarrigle is seen in this image packing motor trucks for deployment overseas at Camp Holabird, Maryland during World War One. The photograph shows a 3/4-ton ambulance chassis, G.M.C. being prepared for transportation. This image was censored and released by the M.I.D. Censor on September 27, 1918.

This is a photograph taken on September 5, 1918, at the Umber Army Trench Mortar School located in Fort de la Bonnelle, Langres, France. The image shows a No. 2 Trench Mortar with a bomb in firing position, which is of French design and has a caliber of 58 mm. The photograph is not intended for publication and is for official use only.

Image capturing the open breech of a barbette rifle. Photographer: Sumber 60720 Sot. Combs. Taken on June 24, 1919. Officially issued for internal use only, not intended for publication. Important: Reference notes regarding the image are classified as 3-0000.

Soldiers at Camp Meade, Admiral, Maryland, in August 1918, testing coffee that is being roasted by the largest coffee roaster used by the U.S. Army. The photograph was taken by Sgt. McGarrigle and was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on August 28, 1918.

A rear view of a camp telephone switchboard at the Research and Inspection Bureau in Paris, France. The photograph is of Pvt. Earl E. Evans, S.C. and was taken on December 2, 1918. It is labeled as subject number 28691 and is not for publication, intended for official use only.

This image shows a plane wrecked in a collision near White Rock Lake, Texas in 1918. The damage is visible on the left upper wing's center section, aileron, and cable control. The pilot involved was Cadet Terry. The photograph was marked as "For Official Use Only" and was issued on July 24, 1918.

Sgt. G. Pyden of the 83rd Division's 2nd Depot is seen in Le Manns, Sarthe, France fitting shoes for troops. This photograph was taken on October 7th, 1918. It was released by the A.E.F. Censor on November 15th, 1918. This caption is based on official metadata provided with the image.

Private Evans from South Carolina is seen in this photograph holding telephone receivers, a key, and a plate battery that were used in French tanks. These items were used by the Intelligence Section of the U.S. Army's Division of Research and Inspection Division in Paris, France during World War I.

Group of airplanes on display during World War I. The photograph, number 13028, was taken in 1919 and shows various types of airplanes used during the war. The image is part of the collection titled "Photographs of American Military Activities."

Image shows a hand grenade and its component parts laid out for assembly. This photo, taken by Lt. E.M.deBERRI, depicts the holding position and individual pieces of the Bonebon Assembly for hand grenades. It is marked "Not for Publication" and was taken on April 15, 1918, with approval for release granted by the War College Division Laboratory on April 18, 1918.

Cpl. Hillhouse, S.C. stands on a high wire hanger. The apparatus is assembled on a pike pole. This photograph was taken on October 7, 1918, for the R. & I Division at the S.C. Photo Lab in Paris, France. The photo is held by the A.E.P Censor and was issued with the code M NOTES $31135.

Cpl. Polk is seen in this photograph charging a French Buen radio charging set Type D. The photo was taken on March 28, 1918, and is cataloged as 33903 in the collection of American Military Activities during World War One. This image was marked not for publication.

A soldier operates a humidifying machine during World War I. The machine, used by the Chemical Warfare Service, was designed to add moisture to the air in order to improve living and working conditions for military personnel. This particular photograph has the number 54869 and was received on April 2, 1919. The location is noted as St. Tae San 405, taken at 14:29.

A 4.7" howitzer is shown at full speed at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. This photograph was taken by a signal corps photographer on May 29, 1918. The description states that the image is sourced from Aberdeen Proving Grounds and depicts the howitzer at full recoil. Notes on the photograph indicate that it is not intended for publication.

This photograph, taken on February 28, 1919, depicts various still and moving picture cameras used by the military police (M.P.). The cameras featured in the image include M.P. cameras as well as models from Pathe, Akley, Universal, B. and Howell. The image is labeled as meant for official use only and has the description and note number 39968.

Soldiers at an Ordnance Camp in Is-sur-Tille, Cote d'Or, France inspect a German binocular scissors telescope. This photograph was taken on October 22, 1918, and is classified as 111-SC-27582. The image shows soldiers engaged in official military activities and is not for publication.

A U.S. Signal Corps operator using a switchboard during World War I. The switchboard, classified as number 41,935, is seen in the photograph. The equipment was used to handle communication signals for the military. The operator in the image received the apparatus and is recording details about it.

This image depicts various types of German grenades used during World War One. These grenades were part of the Chemical Warfare Service. The grenade featured is the H Symbol A Sotes Ligno Nowy German Grenade with an explosive sheet called the Inom Avtor.

Soldiers using level rods for construction work during World War One. Date taken: February 5, 1919. Photographer: Cpl. Newberg. This image is marked as "For official use only" and is part of the MS7100 collection.

"Defensive Mark I hand grenade, an older type, with Bouchon firing mechanism, shown in sectional view. This photo is from the trench warfare section of the Engineering Bureau, Department. Issued for official use only. Date of record: May 2, 1918-19183."

A chemical warfare service photographer captured an image on April 2, 1919, of a new type fabric nozzle with a firing squib. The photograph, labeled subject 54885, showcases the innovative equipment issued with notes numbered 2210.

Soldiers operating a signal corps apparatus during World War I. The equipment they are using is a Ponal Corps device, specifically a 200-watt PAN, identified by the symbol "H." The photograph number is 36438, with additional notes indicating the equipment and wattage.

Caption: "A rear view of a piece at the Central Officers' Training School for F.A. at Camp Taylor, Louisville, KY. Taken on December 21, 1918. This image from the Signal Corps showcases American military activities during World War One."

"Image shows the explosion of Stokes mortar projectiles used to cut down barbed wire entanglements. The photograph was taken at Fort S111, Okla during a training session for soldiers on June 12, 1918. The image was censored and released by the M.I.B. on June 27, 1918."

Caption: Mechanism inside an airplane at Dorr Field in Arcadia, Florida, used for releasing the target and winding up the rope after the target has been released. This image is of a towed airplane target system during World War One. Note: This photograph is not for publication and intended for official use only. (Note: The provided description is sourced from the original caption of the image.)

A Remington Arms and Ammunition Factories plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut during World War One. The photograph depicts a Browning air-cooled aircraft gun. Censored and released by historical branches of the War Plans Division on May 22, 1919.

Soldiers participating in a military exercise during World War One. The location and purpose of the exercise are unknown. The photograph was taken in 1918 in Washington, D.C., but no further details or caption are provided.

A Coast Guard Gun Crew On The Alert. This image depicts a steel helmeted gun crew aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, ready to spring into instant action if Axis undersea raiders attempt to molest the merchant convoy.

Officers at the Central Officers Training School in Camp Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to mount cannons. The photograph was taken on December 21, 1918, and passed the M.I.D. censor on December 24, 1918.

Type 2 canister, pictured from the front and side. This particular canister is documented as subject number 54503 in the Chemical Warfare Service photographer's records. The photograph was received on April 2, 1919. The canister is labeled as AU type 2 and was issued with the identified notes, 1 1256.

Image shows a distributing block-type BL-1 at an American military facility during World War One. The photograph was taken by a Signal Corps photographer on 3-10-1921. The block is labeled as symbol SU. Date, location, and additional details regarding the block are noted on the back of the photograph.

American soldiers preparing and cleaning engineering corps precision instruments. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Gray, S.C. around March 3, 1919. It was received on March 7, 1919. The image shows soldiers working on the instruments, and the photograph was approved by the M.I.D. censor on March 10, 1919. The description includes the photograph's unique number 939036.

Caption: Photograph 111-SC-34331 taken by Reed in 1919 shows a broken propeller from a military aircraft during World War I. The propeller breakage occurred due to the falling out of putty from the holes, where nails were used to hold laminations during construction. With empty holes, oil entered and rotted the fiber leading to the break. This image is classified under G 482.

American soldiers preparing meats for shipment overseas during World War One. The closed boxes in the image contain the packed meats. The photograph was taken on January 15, 1919, by Pvt. Steinger of the Signal Corps. The boxes are issued by Amour & Company in Chicago, Illinois, and are intended for the U.S. Army Corps.

A photograph of a motorized tractor artillery taken by the Signal Corps during World War One. The information on the photo indicates that it was issued by EU and bears the symbol of motorized tractor artillery. No additional notes were provided.

Private W.J. Miller of the Signal Corps is depicted in this photograph taken on November 10, 1918. The image captures a Pairnault Flight Wing model, a device used in military aviation during World War I. The photograph bears the signature of the M.I.D censor on November 19, 1918.

In this photograph from 1918, we see a new type of bomb release mechanism on an American military aircraft during World War I. The release is positioned on the lower side of the aircraft. The image was captured by the Signal Corps and is labeled as SEMBLE 2526. Notes indicate a reference number of 902,586.

An image depicting a military transmitter set from World War I. The transmitter set is identified as the SCR 91, with various components such as a lamp, condensator, oscillatory tube, ballast, reaction coil, and antennae coil. Additional parts include a wave length switch, modulator tube, control lay, and a coil box base.

Trench reel carrier, taken on September 6, 1918, in Paris, France. This front view shows a carrier ready for shipment. It is associated with Cpl. Hillhouse and was taken by the R. and I. Division of the Signal Corps' Photo Lab. This photo is not intended for publication.

Marine Derrick "Broadway" constructed by James Stewart Co. of New York. Three similar derricks are in use at St. Nazaire, France. The photo was taken on April 8, 1919, and received on May 16, 1919. The image description includes the issue number, photo location, and the name of the subject pictured, A.Q. Smith.

Rear view of a 150mm howitzer captured by the 1st Division during World War I. The howitzer has a German emblem on the barrel and the breech is marked "Fried, Krupp A.C. 1916 805.5 Kg.m.v.91". The sliding breech block is visible, and the firing pin is in good condition. The photograph was taken in Mehun sur Yevre, France. The image has been passed by a censor from the American Expeditionary Forces, but the specific date is not provided.

Soldiers at the Central Officers' Training School at Camp Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, testing the fit of their breeching on November 26, 1918. This photograph was taken by a Signal Corps photographer on December 21, 1918. The photo is marked as not for publication and for official use only.

A soldier from the Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland poses for a photograph with a symbol representing the service. The image was taken and received by the Signal Corps, with the description indicating that it was shot at Edgewood Arsenal. Three notes are mentioned, but not specified.

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