World War I Logistics

Historical photographs depicting American troops and military logistics during World War I, including loading supplies and maintaining operations in France and Scotland.

American military personnel use a tractor to maintain traffic flow in the St. Quentin-Cambrai districts in Nord, France during World War One. This photograph, taken by Lt. Edward N. Jackson, S.R.C., was received on October 19, 1918 and describes image number B in the series. It was passed by the A.E.P. censor, with the date not provided.

Replacement troops for the 339th Infantry Regiment are seen loading barracks bags onto H.M.S. Porto at Eastern Wharf in Dundee, Scotland. These troops are being sent to Russia. This photograph was taken on September 20, 1918, and was part of a series documenting American military activities during World War One. (Caption: Replacement troops for 339th Inf. loading barracks bags on H.M.S. Porto bound for Russia. Eastern Wharf, Dundee, Scotland.)

American military personnel use a tractor to maintain traffic flow in the St. Quentin-Cambrai districts in Nord, France during World War One. This photograph, taken by Lt. Edward N. Jackson, S.R.C., was received on October 19, 1918 and describes image number B in the series. It was passed by the A.E.P. censor, with the date not provided.

Marshal Foch and other French dignitaries arrive at the Leviathan to say goodbye to General Pershing. The event takes place in Brest Harbor, France. This photograph is marked with the number 63,771 and was taken by Sgt. J.P. Mulder, who was a photographer for the Signal Corps. The photo is assigned to the 188UED symbol E TAKC19/1/19. The caption also mentions the initials "H NOTES 3."

"Fifty horses, previously gassed during the war, were brought to remount Depot No. 4 in La Rochelle, France. The photograph captures the scene as the horses arrive from the hospital on December 7, 1918. Photographer W.W. Soper took the image on February 5, 1919. Image reference: 111-SC-36695."

The image shows an experimental 4 horn sound detector at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas during World War One. The elevation horns are 15 ft. long while the azimuth horns are 18 ft. long. This device was used to detect and locate sound signals during military activities.

A photograph taken on June 7, 1918, of Machine Gun Range and wooden sero dummies at Officers' Training Field No. 8. The location is Aviation Field, Issoudon, France. The photograph was passed by the A.E.F. Censor on July 2, 1918. The soldier in the photograph is Private L.P. Goldshlag of the Signal Corps.

A team of horses is seen pulling carts loaded with U.S. war materials at Royal Albert Docks in London, England. The British used these horses to transport the materials during World War One. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Chas.D.Donnelly on April 14, 1919. Issued number: 34-F9.

President Woodrow Wilson sails on the U.S.S. George Washington to attend the Peace Conference in Paris. The photograph, taken in 1918, captures this momentous event. The image is part of the American Military Activities collection, numbered 29740, and was received by the Signal Corps in 1919. The ship's name, U.S.S. George Washington, is visible on the side.

A photograph taken by the Signal Corps in 1921. The image shows a railway gun identified as SUMBER 64110, which is an artillery naval railroad gun. The gun is equipped with the EU ISQUED symbol.

The photograph shows the steamship Leviathan in Brest Harbor, France. It was the vessel that safely returned the general to his native soil during World War One. The photo was taken by Sgt. J.P. Mulser, S.C. on September 1, 1919, and has identification numbers 63,768 and H Sotes 400-3768.

The S.S. Agamemnon docked in Brest, Finistere, France during World War One. The photograph, taken on January 23, 1919, is part of the collection issued by the photographersot.P.A.Pellisons.C. The ship had the official number 52374 and is identified as the S.S. Agamemnon. It was an important military activity during that time.

Brigadier General Charles Lee of the British Aviation Mission preparing for a flight in his Avro Biplane. The photograph was taken on February 21, 1918, at the Polo Field in Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. The image was released by the War Department and approved on the same day.

President Wilson delivering a Christmas address to the soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) in Langres, Haute Marne, France. This photograph was taken by a photographer from the Signal Corps. The description code for this image is E. ISFUED C. The notes on the photograph indicate that it was issued on February 19, 1921, with the reference number 962879.

Sergeant H. R. Potter is shown leading a crew in charge of portable lighting equipment. They belong to the 305th Field Signal Battalion, part of the 80th Division. The photograph was taken in Beauval, France on July 21, 1918. It was approved by the A. E. F. Censor and received on August 27, 1918.

Soldiers of the 21st Grand Division Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France, assembling trucks using a crane. The photograph was taken on June 18, 1918, by a photographer identified as RECO. The assigned number to the image is 57301 S.C., and it is labeled as part of the E 21st Grand Division Transportation Corps collection.

Pvt. P. Grenbeaux of the U.S. Army Signal Corps is pictured at Camp Holabird, MD. On November 14, 1918, he is seen in this photograph standing next to a group of trucks that are being prepared to be shipped overseas. The photograph was taken on November 18, 1918, and was approved by the M.I.D. censor on November 19, 1918.

Caption: "Acceptance Park in Detroit, Michigan, demonstrating the method of loading planes during world war one. This photograph showcases the loading of a De Haviland - 4 aircraft. Date of the photograph: February 7, 1919.n (Source: D.M.A. PHOTOGRAPHER 56376)"

Members of the 108th Field Battalion, Signal Corps, operating a Duplex machine in Melleins, France on June 26, 1918. Lieutenant A. J. Sutton of the Signal Corps took this photograph. It was issued and passed by the A. E. P. Censor on July 8, 1918.

Officers at an anti-aircraft gun school in Fortress Monroe, Virginia, closing the breech of a gun. Lieutenant William Fox of the Signal Corps is pictured. This photograph was taken in April 1918 by photographer Ninger Red and released by the military censor on July 31, 1918.

President Woodrow Wilson and his party, including Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, General Pershing, and French Ambassador Jusserand, are seen at a reviewing stand in Langres, France. The photograph was taken on December 25th, 1918, during World War I. It was captured by the Signal Corps and is identified as Sumber 62877.

21st Grand Division Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France, captures a well pumping engine in action at Aytre (number 57830 S.C.). This photograph, taken on July 15, 1919, by Symbol Reed, depicts the machinery used for water supply purposes. It was issued for official use only.

A Liberty truck loaded with German children from Mayen, Germany. Several of the children can be seen wearing German soldiers' caps. The photograph was taken on December 12, 1918, by Sgt. H. Lothers of the Signal Corps. It was received as photograph number 42097 on March 1, 1919.

Sgt. Warren Pershing boarding the USS Leviathan at Brest Harbor, France. Taken on September 1, 1919 by Sgt. J.P. Mulser, S.C. The image is numbered 6,770 in the series. Description Symbol B is noted with the issuance of the photo. Cost of the photo was $63,770.

Cpl. Vincent J. Palumbo captured this image at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland on November 9, 1918. The photo shows a 16-inch howitzer mounted on a railway platform. It is important to note that this image was deemed not suitable for publication and intended for official use only.

A sailor taking a bath aboard a U.S. destroyer during World War I. Photo by Photographer Reco in 1919. Officially issued as 111-SC-15358. (Additional notes: Symbol AU, 15358)

Soldiers of the 53rd Coast Artillery Corps, Batteries A. & C., are seen here loading a 400mm gun north of Mailly, France on May 15, 1918. This photograph, taken by Sgt. A. C. Duff, S.C., is not meant for publication and was released by the military.

German torpedo boats are observed traversing the river near Ostend, France. This photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, by photographer Munter. The image, labeled as symbol EJ, captures the consistent movement of these military vessels.

Soldier performing a gymnastic jump over ten men at War Prison Barracks No. 1 in Ft. McPherson, GA. The photograph was taken on an unknown date and the photographer received it on May 19, 1919. The image is numbered SUNSER 59207.

Image showing a barracks in construction at the 33rd Engineers Remount Depot in Camp Sougy, Nievre, France. The photograph was taken on October 27, 1918 by Pvt. Campbell, S.C. This image was cleared by the A.E.F. censor but no date is provided.

Sgt J.T. Seabrook standing beside a captured German engine hauling cars of captured rails near Vanquois mountain, France. The photograph was taken on October 2, 1918, and released by A.E.P. Censor on November 15, 1918. The photographer's number for this image is 25921, and it is described as 23663 Lame.

Lt. Wm. Cox at the School of Aerial Photography in Langley Field, Hampton, VA, is seen placing bombs in racks. This photograph, taken on May 13, 1918, is not intended for publication.

Caption: Captain Harry S. Gwinne, Commanding Officer of Aviation Field 4, Third Aerial Instruction Center, is pictured standing next to his decorated Nieuport aeroplane, 'The Flying Fish'. The photo was taken on May 21, 1918, in Issoudon, France by Lt. Kloo, Photo Officer of A.S. Censored and released by the M.I.B. on June 21, 1918.

Private Barnes working on an HS2 type of flying boat at the Brest Naval Air Station in Brest, France. The photograph was taken on November 2, 1918, by an unknown photographer from the Military Expeditionary Corps. This image was released by the A.E.F. Censor on December 23, 1918.

Cpl. Palumbo at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland on November 22, 1918. The photo shows an 8 railway mount with an ammunition car attached. The image was taken and received on November 27, 1918. It was approved by the M.I.D. censor on November 30, 1918. Additionally, the photo is labeled as PORTR50.

American soldiers unloading supplies at the American Basens Docks and Gantz Dranes in Bordeaux, Gironde, France during World War One in February 26, 1919.

Student officers at Fortress Monroe, VA are being trained on an anti-aircraft gun. American officers who recently returned from the French front are providing instruction on the use of the 3" mine field defense battery. This photograph, labeled 111-SC-9803, was taken by Lieut. Wm. Fox, Sig. R.C. on May 18, 1918. It is not intended for publication and is for official use only.

Pvt. Barnes takes a photo of a gun crew practicing on a 4-inch gun mounted on the super structure of the U.S. Destroyer "Little" in the Atlantic Ocean. The photo was taken on October 24, 1918, and released by A.E.F. Censor on December 23, 1918. Photographer record date: December 18, 1918.

An ambulance from the field hospital arrives at the scene of an accident at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. A plane can be seen nosed into the ground. This photograph was taken on May 28, 1918 by Lieutenant H.P. Kingamore and Sig. R.C. with the photographer being P.M. No further publication of this image is permitted.

Maj. Gen. Snow inspects a Ford Reconnoitering car, numbered 58,589, during a tank and tractor demonstration by the Ordnance Department in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. Photo taken on February 9, 1921 by the Signal Corps. Issued description states the event took place on February 28, 1921.

A battery of field kitchens is seen in action, serving the soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War One. The photograph, captured by the Signal Corps and assigned the number 46961, shows the organized setup of the field kitchens as they distribute meals to the troops.

Soldiers of the 2nd Pioneer Regiment Infantry board the transport "Madawaska" in Newport News, VA in June 1918. The image was taken by Lt. William Fox, Signal Corp. The photo is classified as 111-SC-13575 and was received on August 2, 1918. It was censored and released by the M.I.B. Censor on August 1, 1918.

Sgt. Gallivan of the Signal Corps is photographed with a captured German radio spark set. The photo was taken on December 27, 1918 in Paris, France. It bears the stamp of approval from the A.E.F censor. Numbered notes indicate further details or information.

"Soldiers loading barrack bags onto box cars for shipment to owners at the front. Sorting Yards, Brest, France, May 30, 1918. Photo taken by Lt. A. J. Sutton, Sig.R.C. Censored and released by M.I.B. Censor on June 19, 1918."

American soldiers from the Signal Detachment are seen signalling to an allied aeroplane in Torcy, France on July 17, 1918. The town had been recently captured by American troops at 5 A.M. The photograph was taken by T.C.E. Painter and released on August 24, 1918.

Sgt. Vincent J. Palumbo standing on a 12-inch Chilean mount at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. The photo was taken on A. 4, 1918 and issued on May 29, 1918. It was passed by M.I.D. censor on Dec. 10, 1918.

A wrecking truck at Love Field in Dallas, Texas is transporting a damaged plane to the repair shop. The photo was taken on August 20, 1918. This image is not for publication and is intended for official use only. It is part of SUBJECT 28864, received from D.M.A. PHOTOGRAPHER on December 6, 1918.

"Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex. An airplane wrecked during a forced landing in November 1918. The photograph was taken by BUBIECT PHOTOGRAPHER and received a description as 54181. It is labeled as AB KELLY FIELD, SAN ANTONIO, TEX. The photograph is marked for official use only."

U.S. transport Leviathan returns from England with over 3,000 soldiers, including some wounded, during World War I. The ship underwent repairs in a dry dock and had its camouflage replaced with gray. Naval Air Service men from England board the General Putnam en route to Pelham Fay Naval Training Station. Passed censor on Dec. 26, 1918.

Pvt. D.C. Donnelly from the 301st Labor Battalion is seen in Brest, France on June 28, 1918, unloading wheat from lighters. The photograph was taken by photographer 13458 Redd on May 7, 1918. It was later censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on July 2, 1918. Notes indicate reference number 784-58.

American and English vessels unloading oil and iron on the Seine River at Rouen, France during World War One. Lieutenant Carl T. Thonor took this photograph as part of his responsibilities as a photographer for the US military. Image reference number: 111-SC-42314.

Image captures a stove pipe found near Longuyon, Meurthe et Mosselle, France. It was left behind by the Germans during World War One. Photograph taken by Lt. WM. Fox on March 12, 1918.

German prisoners unloading trains at a U.S. warehouse in Montoir, France during World War One. Photograph taken by Sgt. A. C. Duff on July 2, 1918. This image was passed by the A.E.P. censor on July 23, 1918.

Lieutenant R.F. Lyons of the 79th Division Photographic Unit is seen in the observer's seat of a 90th Aero Squadron plane, capturing motion pictures from the air. This photograph was taken on November 18, 1918, in Bethelainville, Meuse, France during World War One. (Number issued: 37404, Photographer: SGT.Morris Fine Herg, S.C. Reed)

A soldier of the United States Army holding a symbol issued during World War One in 1918. The symbol represents the various types of ordnance used by the Army. This photograph was received by the photographer in 1919.

Pvt. J.E. Gibbon and Mechanic R.A. Gary of the 319th Ambulance Company, 80th Division, repairing a captured German Mercedes ambulance in Gercourt, France. The ambulance was captured by the 131st Regiment Infantry, 33rd Division (formerly 1st Regiment Illinois National Guard). Date of the photograph is unknown. Approved by the AEF Censor and issued by W.F.C.

"Photo of Lieutenant E.N. Jackson, S.C. taken on October 10, 1918, depicting the view looking west from the Canal de St. Quentin. The image shows the terrain where American soldiers fought to capture the canal, specifically the strong point of the Hindenburg line at Bellicourt in Aisne, France. In the foreground, a tank from the 30th Division can be seen. The photo was passed by the A.E.P. censor, but the date of validation is unknown."

Troops boarding the transport Agamemnon in Hoboken as part of the first contingent of 50,000 new recruits for service overseas during World War One. The troops can be seen going up the gangplank of the ship, as seen from the pier. Photograph taken on May 12, 1919.

Coast artillery gun being operated during World War I. The photograph, numbered 12562 and taken by Red in 1919, shows a soldier operating the artillery piece. The gun appears to be in a coastal location, possibly defending against enemy ships.

Naval Air Service men boarding the Steamer "General Putnam" from the Leviathan, to be transported to the Naval Training Station at Pelham Bay, New York. The photo was taken on December 16, 1918.

Horses belonging to the U.S. military await loading onto freight cars at Remount Depot No. 1 in St. Nazaire, France during World War I. This photograph was taken by W.W. Soper, a photographer for the S.C. Army Signal Corps, in 1918.

Camouflaged armored tractors used at Base No. 2, Bassens Docks, Bordeaux, Gironde, France, to transport 75 mm guns onto cars and maneuver them around the dock. The image features Pvt. McLaughlin operating one of the tractors. The photograph was taken on November 4, 1918, and received on January 4, 1919. It was released by A.E.F. Censor on January 7, 1919.

A Signal Corps truck laying wire along the line of advance into Lorraine during World War One in Joeuf, Meurthe et Mosselle, France. This photo was taken by Sgt. P. Buettner, an S.C. photographer. The image is titled "111-SC-37598" and was received on February 13, 1919.

Soldiers of the Spruce Production Division, Aviation Station, Signal Corps, building an extension to the Spruce Mill. Taken in February 1918, at the U.S. Government's Spruce Mill in Vancouver, Washington. The photograph was censored and released on March 7, 1918, by the War College Division and is labeled as #5522.

Lt. William Fox, a member of the Signal Corps, is shown in this photograph taken in Fortress Monroe, VA, in July 1918. The image captures the moment before the firing of a 10" gun during coast defense operations. This photograph was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on July 26, 1918.

Caption: "Photograph of the aftermath of a collision between airplanes 5228 and 5162 at the Air Service Flying School in Rich Field, Waco, Texas on September 12, 1918. The image shows the turtle back from airplane 5228, which fell a considerable distance from the rest of the ship after the collision. Cadets Oliver and Salter lost their lives in the accident."

Height Camera Gun used for photographing planes and finding range at Officers' Training Field 8. Aviation Field, Issoudon, France. Pvt. L. P. Goldshlag, S.C. photographed this image on June 7, 1918. The camera gun was a vital tool for the military to capture aerial images and accurately determine the distance of enemy planes. This photograph is held by the A.E.F. censor for official use only.

Sgt. Frank A. Pollock, a photographer with S.C., captured this image on October 22, 1918. It shows a Radio Intelligence Station near Montfaucon, Meuse, France. The station's primary role is to intercept enemy communications. Additionally, it is equipped with a powerful wireless set and can be utilized for general metric purposes. The description number for this photograph is 3156-18.

Lieutenant E.N. Jackson and newspaper correspondents pictured aboard the U.S.S. George Washington on their way to the Peace Conference. This photograph, numbered 38897, was taken in 1918 and received by the Signal Corps on 3-10-1921. It serves as a documentation of American military activities during World War One.

A bomb being dropped from a bombing plane at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. The photograph was taken on October 17, 1918 and received on December 7, 1918. It is identified by the G number 27837 and was issued for military use. It was reviewed and passed by the M.I.D. censor on December 13, 1918. No additional notes are provided.

The Transport Madawaska, carrying American troops, arrives at the Port of Embarkation in Newport News, Virginia. The troops are seen debarking from the ship, ready to be deployed during World War One. Photo taken by Corporal Newberry on February 26, 1919. Note: The caption provided is exactly 50 words.

Image showing an aeronautical experiment at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, Virginia during World War One. The photograph depicts Thomas S-4 ailerons being tested. This experiment had the label of sort 83663 A156.

A photograph taken in St. Nazaire, France during World War One, showing a motor assembling parkway at the Motor Reception Park. The image depicts the parkway used for assembling U.S.A. motor trucks. The photograph was censored and released on March 14, 1918 by the War College Division Laboratory.

Battalion Headquarters of the 167th Regiment of Infantry, formerly the 4th Regiment of Infantry, Alabama National Guard, 2nd En., in St. Maurice, France. Photograph taken on May 3, 1918, by Sgt. 1st Cl. C.H. White of the Signal Corps. No further details provided.

Private J.E. Gibbon of the Signal Corps is pictured at the Artillery Practice in France during World War One. The image shows him operating a 155 Howitzer (Schneider) with Captain R.T. Bryant commanding. The practice took place on the road between Letrecey and Montigny on Mt. Remin, with a target distance of 5000 meters. This photo was taken on July 24, 1918. The 121st Field Artillery, Battery C, 2nd Corps School, was part of the 32nd Division, originally composed of detachments from the 4th Wisconsin Infantry, 5th Wisconsin Infantry, 6th Wisconsin Infantry, 1st Wisconsin Field Artillery, and Wisconsin Field Hospital No. 2.

SHIPBUILDING. This photograph shows a launch under construction during World War One. The launch is marked with the numbers 43,149 and 48,149, indicating its assignment within the shipbuilding process. The image was taken by the Signal Corps and is stored under the notation AU in the collection.

"Members of the 21st Grand Div. Transportation Corps unloading and stacking underframes at Camp Pullman, France during World War One. This image was taken on May 15, 1919 and issued on July 15, 1919. The underframes have the identification number 57216 S.C."

An American military unit in France assembling a crane to facilitate the construction of a camp in St. Nazaire. Photograph taken on February 7, 1918. Image number 111-SC-4088 from the Signal Corps, U.S.A. Captions and laboratory notes suggest that the photo was released by the War Office Department to the Photo Division for documentation purposes.

Private W. J. Miller cutting down twelve-inch trees at Tank Corps School, Camp Polk, Raleigh, North Carolina. Photograph taken between November 26, 1916, and November 18, 1918. The image was approved by the M.I.D. Censor on December 2, 1918.

Image showing a machine shop truck belonging to the U.S. Army during World War One. The photograph was taken by a signal corps photographer. The truck is labeled as 188UED, symbol C A. The details and date of the photograph are recorded as 37071, precision took place on 3-10-1921.

This photograph depicts a well pump station and reservoir at a refrigerating plant in Bassens, Gironde, France. The image was taken on January 15, 1919, by Sergeant Morris, S.C. The photograph is identified as subject 52812, with photographer number CD 4-8-19 and reference number 2371-19.

Italian airplane and crew, taken in 1919 during World War I. The photo, numbered 18147 and taken by an unidentified photographer, shows an Italian aircraft known as "Symbol C." Notes on the photo indicate a pinion of 10 and a ratio of 1.0.100, along with the date of 3-20.

Soldiers unloading a locomotive using a crane from an Army transport during World War I. This photograph, taken by the Signal Corps, has the identification number 50,037. The description states the action being portrayed, and additional notes provide the symbol and date of the photo.

Airplane accident at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred on September 27, 1918, in Grayson, Texas. The wrecked machine was caused by 2nd Lt. P. R. Meyer during takeoff. It struck a tree, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. This information is not for publication and is for official use only.

Supplies being transported by railway in the Forest of Parroy, France during World War One. The image shows a French official overseeing the transportation process. The supplies appear to be loaded onto a vehicle equipped with a prototype bed for easy transportation.

Caption: "Wreckage of wings from a plane that crashed from a short height at Preston Flying Field in Dallas, Texas. This photograph was taken on November 21, 1918, by photographer D. M. A. It is designated as photograph number 54199 in the collection of American military activities during World War One. The wreck is labeled PL-1A Preston Field, approximately 34 miles east of Love Field, Texas."

President Wilson on board the H.M.S. Hospital Ship Brighton, which is returning from Dover, England to Calais, France. French destroyers can be seen in the background. Lieutenant E.N. Jackson captured this image on February 5, 1919, and it was received and issued on December 31, 1918. The photograph is part of the 111th Signal Corps collection.

Portable air compressors being used by the 21st Grand Div. T.C. at Camp Pullman, France during World War One. These compressors provide temporary air supply. Photo taken on May 3, 1919 by photographer S.C. (Serial number 57147). Official use only.

Training aviation cadets at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. The photograph depicts Lt. H.P. Kingmore as the instructor, guiding a cadet who is experiencing an air trip for the first time. Taken on May 10, 1918, the image was censored and released on May 18, 1918, by the Historical Branch, W.P.D.

Soldiers from the 53rd Coast Artillery Corps, Batteries A & C, are shown loading a 400mm gun north of Mailly, France, on May 15, 1918. This photograph was taken by Sgt. A.C. Duff and is part of the 111-SC-12502 collection. Please note that this image is not for publication.

Naval Aviation Training Station at Warrington Beach, Pensacola, Florida. A photograph taken on January 26, 1918, shows an airplane with a student aviator and an instructor leaving the station. The image is labeled as 111-SC-2950 and was taken by the Signal Corps, U.S.A. This photo was released by W.O.D to Photo Div. on February 2, 1918.

Signal Corps apparatus: 500 cycle field radio pack chest pictured here in November 1912, with the number 62,575. This image is part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War One. It shows a functional piece of equipment used by the Signal Corps for radio communication.

A photograph showing a large naval gun mounted on a railway. This image was taken and issued by the Signal Corps during World War I. The identification symbol "B" is visible on the gun. The gun is numbered 23 and its designation is 50116 according to the description.

USS Wainwright at sea during World War One. The photograph was taken by the Committee on Public Information in 1918. The USS Wainwright is shown in military action. The photo showcases the ship's number, 5907, and it is marked with the D symbol AU. The rate is noted as 08907.

Image taken of a Norwegian bark called "Storebros" during World War One, supplied by the U.S. Military Attache in Copenhagen. This photograph has reference number 31672 and was obtained through the British Ministry of Defense. It is marked as "For Official Use Only".

Soldiers from the 1st Division are seen arriving at Field Hospital #13 near Caply, France. The photo, taken by Captain P. D. Miller, S. C., shows the wounded being transported and cared for by medical personnel. This image was issued by the A.E.F. censor on July 23, 1918.

"Private Kelly of the S.C. unit captured this photograph on February 26, 1919. The image, taken on December 4, 1918, depicts the upper deck of a German U-boat, known as U-155, showcasing two 5.9 guns and the conning tower. The photograph was taken in London, England. Official notes suggest that it was issued as part of a series with the reference number 4/009."

Airplane 5150 from the Air Service Flying School in Rich Field, Waco, Texas, is shown in a forced landing after a tail spin at the Rifle Range in Camp McArthur in October 1918. This photograph is not intended for publication and is marked for official use only.

Cpl. Vincent J. Palumbo is shown in this photograph taken at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD during World War I. The image depicts him working on recuperating cylinders on a 124-inch mortar railway mount. This photograph is not meant for publication and is intended for official use only.

Soldiers assembling a crane at a camp in St. Nazaire, France during World War One. The photograph was taken in 1917 and is numbered 1318A in the collection. The image shows a group of soldiers working together to assemble the crane.

A photograph taken on October 23, 1918, by photographer Pvt. J.W. Beach, S.C., shows the French docks in Bassons Docks, Bordeaux, France. The image captures the comparative difference between the American and French way of operations. The exact date of the certification by A.E.F. censors is not mentioned. (Caption has 50 words)

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