World War I Military Life

Photographs documenting soldiers' daily activities during World War I, including construction, maneuvers, and environments in France.

Sgt. 1st cl. Cobb standing in front of a dug-out and muddy road in front of Lost Post Field Artillery, formerly 1st Mass. F.A., and a detachment of New England Coast Artillery P.C., 26th Div. Post Command Near Samegneux, Meuse, France. The photo was taken on October 19, 1918, and was subjected to censorship by the A.E.F. There is no issued date mentioned.

Soldiers working in the bakery section of Camp Genicart in Dordogne, France during World War One. The image was taken on April 8, 1919 by Sgt. P.T. Morris of the S.C. The photo is part of the official records, numbered RECO 3529-79.

The photograph, taken in August 1918, shows the destroyed bridge at Jaulgonne, France. The bridge was demolished by the French during their retreat in June. This strategic point on the Marne River was crossed by the German 5th and 47th regiments. The village of Jaulgonne can be seen in the distance to the right. The image was captured by Captain J. Andre Smith, an engineer in the American military.

Caption: "Sgt. J. J. Marshall of the Signal Corps taking part in maneuvers with Capt. Byrd of the 366th Infantry Regiment, using a Chauchat automatic rifle. The photo was taken on August 14, 1918, at the 1st Corps School, Gondrecourt, France. Approved by the A.E.F. Censor."

Soldier taking a photograph in Meuse, France during World War One. The image shows a view looking north from a location one kilometer south of Madeleine Farm. The photograph was taken on November 20, 1918, by Lieutenant Fox S.C.

Sgt. 1st cl. Cobb standing in front of a dug-out and muddy road in front of Lost Post Field Artillery, formerly 1st Mass. F.A., and a detachment of New England Coast Artillery P.C., 26th Div. Post Command Near Samegneux, Meuse, France. The photo was taken on October 19, 1918, and was subjected to censorship by the A.E.F. There is no issued date mentioned.

Infantry soldiers at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, participate in R.O.T.C. training. The photograph shows a demonstration of rifle grenade fire, specifically the VB Grenade. The sergeant in the photograph is identified as Sgt. Joe Hits from the Signal Corps. The image was captured by photographer f/2/20.

Image of a German concrete and steel observation post located east of Gincrey, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken by Sgt. 1st el. C.E.Dunn, S.C. on 3-27-19. The description includes the serial number H 02 and the date it was issued 2-4-19, with a note referencing 45177.

Two companies of the 3rd Battalion of the 332nd Infantry are seen on a Southeastern road out of Fiume, Italy. The date of capture is November 22, 1918. The photograph is credited to Sgt. A. Mossioni, S.C. and is numbered 00 B.

General Haan, Capt. Thomson, and Capt. Pearson are seen walking down a street in Fismes, France during World War One. The houses behind them have been severely destroyed beyond repair. The image was taken by a photographer identified as RE/7/19 and is numbered 62,124. It was issued with the description stating that it represents the destruction caused by the conflict. The photograph bears the R symbol and the tag "TAKE BU TAX6/17/19."

View from a hill south of Recicourt, France, showing the village, dugouts under railroad tracks, and the Bois de Recicourt in the background. This area was occupied by the Division Headquarters of the 37th Division from September 21st to 24th, 1918. Photograph taken on January 23rd, 1919, by Sgt. G.T. W. Bell of the Signal Corps. Photograph number: RICD 4-14-19.

A shell burst captured in Vienne La Ville, France. The photograph shows the explosion taking place in the valley, during World War I. The description originates from a French official and the photo was taken by an unidentified photographer.

Caption: 807th Pioneer Infantry salvaging material from a battlefield near Brieulles, Meuse, France. The photo captures soldiers from the 4th Corps engaged in salvaging operations after the WWI battle. The image was taken on 3-27-19 by Sgt. 1st el. C. E. Dunn, S. C. Photograph ID: 45202.

CPL. P.H. Inglestone of the American military is pictured here near Sceihprey, Meurthe et Mosselle, France during World War One. The photo, captured on September 12th, 1918, shows an old Amex with a line marking the locations of Montcee and Soeihprey. The notes indicate it was received on February 26th, 1919, and given the reference number 39173.

Soldiers from the 361st Infantry, 91st Division, are seen in Bois Communal de Cierges, located 2 kilometers north of Eclisfontaine, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken on February 17, 1919, by SGT. Seabrook. The image includes details such as the assigned subject number, descriptive notes, and relevant issued documentation labeled as $3178.

Panoramic view from the northeast slope of Cote Pusun, Meuse, France, taken in December 1918. The photo shows the villages of Villa Franche, Saulmaury, and Sassey sur Meuse in the northeast, along with old barracks, railways, and hamlets in the foreground. Photo taken by Pvt. J. E. Gibbon.

American soldiers from Company A, 503rd Engineering Regiment, load lumber and trench poles at Camp Grande Brosse in France in April 1918. A mill is visible on the left. This photograph was taken by an official military photographer and was released by the Historical Branch on May 31, 1918.

Soldiers from the 37th Division captured a valuable telescope, previously used by the Crown Prince during the Verdun operations, inside the chateau located in Montfaucon, Meyce, France. The region where the town is situated serves as an excellent observation post on the western front. This photograph was taken on November 12, 1918.

"View of the open plain of 2 Kilos, stretching from Grandpre to Argonne Forest. This is where American soldiers made their way into Grandpre during World War One. The photograph was taken on October 19, 1918, by 2nd Lt. A.C. Puff, S.R.C. It was passed by the A.E.P Censor and issued by W.F.C."

American soldiers constructing a wooden bridge across the Meuse River in Regneville, Meuse, France during World War One, December 27, 1918. This photograph was taken by Sgt. C.H. Jackson and approved by the A.E.P. censor.

German artillery shells rain down on a church in Rambucourt, France on April 20, 1918. The photograph was taken by Sgt. L. J. Rode and has been passed as censored on May 27, 1918. The image captures the devastating impact of the war on civilian infrastructure.

Pvt. George Ames of Battery P, 57th Coast Artillery, reading a home newspaper in a comfortable upholstered chair he obtained from Montzeville, France. Photograph taken on September 29, 1918, by Lt. P.W. Sears, S.P.C. This image was released for circulation post censorship by the A.E.F. overall notation reads "ISSUED NOTES"

An English relief detachment of artillery crossing a drawbridge in France during World War One. The soldiers are seen moving in formation, preparing to assist in the ongoing military activities. This photograph, numbered 111-SC-7861, captures a moment of strategic significance in the war effort.

Sgt. 1st Cl. Morris Pineberg photographed the 79th Division P.C. located between Malancourt and Montfaucon in Meuse, France on September 27-30, 1918. The German dugout on the right was occupied by Major General J. E. Kuhn and the center one served as the telephone central. The P.C. was used as the division message center and was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George S. Gillis, division signal officer. This information is verified by the A.E.F. censor.

Construction workers at Camp Humphreys, Virginia using wheelbarrows to fill a standard gauge spur. This close-up view depicts the 524th Service Battery during the construction period of the camp. Photo taken on May 1, 1918 by Lieutenant De Berri.

"This photograph depicts the Intermediate Ordnance Depot #2 in Gievres, France in April 1918. It was taken by a photographer named RECO on April 1918. The image was issued a description number 10110. The photograph was censored and released by M.I.B. censor on May 31, 1918. It bears the stamp of M.A.O. to.w.t. and has the notation MOHO --xx."

Soldiers from the 80th Division at Camp Lee, VA engage in a drill exercise in June 1918 during World War I.

The photograph depicts the Susegana Castle in Italy showing the effects of Allied shellfire during World War One. This castle, owned by the brother of Francis Joseph, was heavily damaged. The image was taken on March 1, 1919, by Sgt. A. Mossioni of the Signal Corps.

Sgt. C. H. White, of the 17th Engineers, is seen in this photograph. The image was taken on April 27, 1918, in Azerailles, France. Sgt. White is working as an M.P. and is seen using a Q.M. wagon to regulate traffic. The photograph was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on June 14, 1918.

"2nd Machine Gun Battalion from the First Division parading past the reviewing stand at 82nd St. and 5th Avenue in New York City. The photograph was taken by Sgt. J.P. Mulser, S.C. This event was part of a parade held in New York City during World War One."

"General view of the salvage dump of the 2nd Division. This dump is operated by salvage squad #2, under the command of 1st Lt. F.J. Green, Q.M.C. Located in Suippes, Marne, France. Photo taken on October 15, 1918. Image received on January 25, 1918."

"View of road leading to Combres in Meuse, France, showing dugouts and camouflage. Taken on November 22, 1918. This sector was occupied by the 79th Division in October. Photographed by Sgt. Morris Pineberg, Signal Corps. Image number 111-SC-34129 from the American Expeditionary Forces. Issued by Mo. Ewid and passed by A.E.F. censor, date unknown."

Italian soldiers at an observation post, captured in a photograph numbered 16,043. The photo was taken during World War One and was taken by a photographer identified as REC. The soldiers can be seen in the image, stationed at the post. It is part of the collection titled "Photographs of American Military Activities." The photograph is labeled with the symbol "H" and features additional notes marked as "BU" and "5151."

Title: Photograph of Italian Troops during World War One Caption: A black and white photograph taken from the back of Italian troops during World War One. The image lacks further description or details. Photo by photographer RECO, with the official identification number 111-SC-16045, issued by the military.

Caption: Pvt. Arthur A. Furst of the Signal Corps captured this image of French Renault tanks being used by the 1st tank brigade, U.S.A., right after they came off the front lines. The photo was taken in Varennes-en-Argonne, Meuse, France, between May 5 and May 12, 1918. The authenticity of the photograph was confirmed by the A.E.P. censor.

"Supply Depots: General view of Administration Building, Kearney, N.J., Yard #1. The brick building serves as a garage for the Motor Transport Corps. This photo was taken on July 18, 1919 by Sgt. Steiniger. Description issued by SYNOL A. Photographer RE7/23/19. Notes: 61689."

Sgt. Eikelberry took this photograph on November 6, 1918, in Cheppy, Meuse, France. The image depicts a line of dugouts that were originally prepared by the Germans but are now being used by the 1st P.A. Brigade as headquarters. Despite occasional shell bombardment, luckily no one was present in the Brig. Adjt. office when a shell entered.

"Photograph of road construction at Camp A.A. Humphreys, VA in February 28, 1918. The axemen clear a path through the woods for the main thoroughfare, facing a challenging slough of mud. Camp Humphreys will become a significant engineer training camp with a capacity to instruct 25,000 men."

President Wilson and General Pershing review the First Battalion, 102nd Infantry of the 26th Division in Langres, Haute Marne, France. This photograph was taken by Sergeant Abbott and is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One." The image is numbered 62,894 and had print number 36,795. This review took place on December 25, 1918.

A photograph of the Motor Vehicle Park at SUMBER during World War I in France. The image shows rows of parked vehicles, possibly used by the American Expeditionary Forces. The description states that the photo was taken by a Signal Corps photographer and includes the symbol "EU."

American soldiers in Fere en Tardenois, Aisne, France prepare a trench for the transfer of bodies from field graves to the cemetery. The photograph, taken by Sgt. Carnochan, shows the regimental burial squads conducting their duties on January 12, 1918. This image is numbered B 18SUED M (identified as part of series B and assigned the number 18SUED M).

Image description: A photograph taken by Corporal Keen Polk on October 2, 1918, at Depot de Machines near Chalade, Ardennes, France. The image shows a destroyed dugout, presumed to have been booby-trapped and accidentally detonated by the Germans, as there are four dead German soldiers in the foreground. The photograph has been passed by the A.E.F. censor, but the exact date is not provided.

A photograph of the Chlorine Site at Edgewood Arsenal, MD. This site was used by the Chemical Warfare Service during World War One. The image was taken on June 27, 1918, and marked with the symbol 60021.

Caption: "Ruined church at Mareuil en Dole, France, where the Division Q.M. Office of the 77th Division was located during World War One. Many American soldiers are buried behind the church. Photograph taken on September 10, 1918, by Sgt. P. G. Carnochan, S.C. (111-SC-22572)."

Train carrying supplies to the troops in France during World War One. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps and has the number 53,588. The train is labeled as "SYROL B".

American military personnel inspecting and documenting different types of airplanes during World War One. The photograph, numbered 13033 and taken by photographer Reud in 1919, shows a group of soldiers examining an SIA-9B aircraft. The image is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

Soldiers view St. Mihiel and the concrete ramparts built by Germans from inside the old Roman fort. The photo was taken on Nov. 5, 1918 by Sgt. C.E. Dunn. The location is Fort de Camp des Romains, near St. Mihiel, Meuse, France. This image was issued without any additional information.

This photograph shows a broken 38 cm naval gun, known as "Big Bertha," during a joint operation between American and German troops in the valley of the Somme. The gun was deliberately destroyed by the Germans and had a broken barrel measuring 45 ft. It was hidden in the woods near Chililly Ridge before being attacked by the 132nd Infantry of the 33rd Division. Located in Cappy sur Somme, Samme, France.

Image shows Sgt. Walter Berry and Privates Isley, Kruse, and Miller of Hdqrs. De toh. 88th Division sailing in a wooden canoe in the Mill stream at Valdoie, Haute-Rhine, France. They are trying out their wooden shoes for leaks. Photograph taken on November 5, 1918.

Pvt. J. E. Gibbon, S.C., took this photograph on December 1, 1919, from an elevated point approximately 1 kilometer east of Beaumont Ardennes (Mp.Co-ord.307.2- 307.8 Stenay). The picture shows a panoramic view looking towards Etonne, Ardennes. This area was captured by the 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, 1st Army, U.S.A. on November 5th, 1918, during the final phase of the Argonne-Meuse operation. The location is Beaumont, Ardennes, France.

111-SC-13662: A photograph taken in July 1918 by photographer Wee'd. The image depicts a symbol C French Orchard, destroyed by the Germans during World War One. This factual caption provides basic details about the photograph and the location depicted.

American soldiers and French villagers use "Chevaux de Frix" to hinder the German advance in a French village controlled by the Marines. The photo was taken on June 25, 1918, by a CPI photographer and is part of the 111-SC-12157 collection.

On a tour of the fronts, General Haan, Capt. Thomson, and Capt. Pearson are seen walking along a road. To the left is a small American cemetery, while in the background, a hill can be seen covered with foxholes, which are used as shelters from enemy artillery fire. This photo was taken near St. Gilles, France on August 7, 1919, by photographer Slinger 62,111. The description was issued and bears the symbol H KU. Another notation on the photo indicates that it was taken on April 17, 1919, with the cost of $62111 mentioned.

Soldiers navigating around a large crater on a road caused by a mine during World War One. The photograph captures traffic in the form of military vehicles going around the bend created by the crater. Taken on September 20, 1918, in Neuville, Meuse, France by Sergeant Marshall of the 8th Corps. The censoring date is unknown. (111-SC-27411, 27411)

PVT. Gibbon, S.C., a photographer, took this photograph on December 1918. It was taken from the summit of Cote 218, located near Verdun, France. The photo shows the ground that was captured on the first day of the drive by the 35th Division, 1st Army Corps, and 91st Division, 5th Army Corps, 1st Army, U.S.A., during the Argonne-Meuse operations. The location is Varennes-en-Argonne in the Meuse department. Captions was created based on references on the image. Meuse refers to the River Meuse.

Cpl. Lubatty captured this image on 26th December 1918 near Paris, France. The photograph shows junk piles and dismantling sheds used to salvage wrecked planes at the Aviation Section, U.S.A. Salvage Dump in St. Cyr.

A photograph showing barracks at Base Hospital No. 9 in Chateauroux, Indre, France. The subject of the photograph is Private M.R. Winger of the Signal Corps. The photograph was taken on January 10, 1919, and it is part of the 451-F9 collection. The assigned number for this photograph is 49766. Notes indicate that this photograph is from Block B 00 8.

SGT.P. JACKSON Co.C,508th Engineers, overseeing the sorting of different grades of stone for road repair work in Woinville, Meuse, France. This image, taken by Lt. Chas. D. Darwin of the Signal Corps, showcases the military activities during World War One.

This photograph (111-SC-106) depicts a destroyed sugar refinery on the Somme Battlefield during World War One. The Canadian Troops can be seen in the image, as indicated by the red symbol and description. The photograph was taken in 1918 and was issued by the European Union. Notably, the sugar refinery is completely destroyed, as noted in the caption.

Constructional progress at Camp Humphreys, Va. The image shows steam shovels in a cut near Accotink, with Trestle No. 2 in the distance. The steam shovels are loading wagons. The photograph was taken by Lt. E.M. deBerri of the Signal Corps on May 27, 1918. It was censored and released on June 3, 1918, by the Historical Branch, W.P.D.

This photograph depicts a cemetery located in No Man's Land, opposite P.P. No. 1 at Ancerviller in Meuse, France. The image was taken by photographer T. W. Bell on January 27, 1919. The cemetery can be seen as part of the war-affected landscape, serving as a somber reminder of the conflict.

Soldiers at Ordnance Camp in Is-sur-Tille, France, with a Number E anti-aircraft fire control system featuring a Pretelmeter. This image was taken on October 22, 1918, by S.C. Evans and is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One." Note: This image is for official use only and should not be published.

High school boys receiving training in farm service at Pennsylvania State College in State College, PA. The photograph captures the boys engaged in the task of turning hay for sun drying. This image is part of a collection received from Penn State College, with a photographer number of AU co July 1/18-1918. This photo is solely intended for official use.

Photo collection Deli Society. Photo album Deli Maatschappij: Company SAIT SEBERANG. Collection Photo collection Deli Society, photo number 828_32. 1930. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

French official standing in a battlefield scene after a battle during World War One. The photograph, numbered 2573, was taken by a photographer known as RECT D on 16PUED. The image depicts the aftermath of the battle, with debris scattered across the ground. This is clearly indicated in the annotations.

American soldiers crossing a wooden bridge over the Meuse River near the locks in Regnieville, Meuse, France. The bridge was built by the Americans during World War I. The photo was taken on November 11, 1918, by Sgt. C.H. Jackson.

Soldiers from the Engineer Corps are seen constructing a bridge over a mine hole in Weereghem, Belgium during World War One. The photograph captures the diligent efforts of the soldiers to create a safe crossing point. This image was released by the American Expeditionary Forces' censor on December 23, 1918.

Lt. E. N. Jackson, a Signal Corps officer, is captured in this photograph. The image was taken on June 29, 1918, during training activities at Fort San Houston in Texas. It shows U.S. cavalrymen drilling in a column of fours at a gallop. The photograph was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on July 20, 1918.

"Panoramic view taken in December 1918 from an elevated position near Malancourt, Meuse. The photograph shows the remains of German trenches captured by the 4th Division, 3rd Army Corps, and 79th 1st Army USA on September 16, 1918, during the Argonne-Meuse Offensive. The view looks north towards Cuisy, Meuse."

This photograph shows a street looking south in Camp 4, which housed 8,000 stevedores. The camp is situated in Base Sec. #1 in St. Nazaire, Loire-Inferieure, France. The photo was taken on February 4th, 1919, by CPL. Smith, S.C. The image is numbered 2547-P9, and it is credited to photographer Sumber Beco.

Exterior of isolation tents at Camp Hospital No. 44, G.I.S.D. Near Gievre, Loir et Cher, France. The photograph was taken by SCP.J. W. Crunelle.S.C on April 14, 1919, and the reference number is 4-14-19. This is image 1 of 29 taken on January 29, 1919. The description provided with the image states that it shows the isolation tents at the camp.

Dugout used by the 181st Brigade Command Post located 1 kilometer northeast of La Neune Grange FME in Meuse, France. The photograph was taken on January 15, 1919, by Sgt. Seabrook. The image captures the typical setting of a military dugout during World War I.

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 of the Signal Corps is photographed on February 26, 1919, in the horseshoeing department at Q.M. Remount Depot No.8 in Carbon Blanc, Bordeaux, France. The image was received on December 10, 1918, and is described with the number 40730.

Image showing a general view from an elevated position of the American docks in Bassens, Gironde, France. The photograph was taken on December 25, 1918. Sergeant F.T. Morris, S.C. is credited as the photographer. The image was received on April 8, 1919, and is cataloged as number 52929.

A radio station with a portable pigeon cage in the distance. Taken by Signal Corps photographer, this image showcases military communication apparatus during World War One. The photo is labeled NUDER 67,516 and is part of the Signal Corps Photographic Archives.

The photograph shows the Receiving Yard in St. Nazaire, France, during World War I. It was taken by the Signal Corps, U.S.A., on February 7, 1918. The image captures a scene of military activities at the yard. This photograph was assigned the number 4082 and was referred to the Photo Division on the same day. Additionally, laboratory notes are available for further study.

Pvt. 1cl. Henry W. Paschen was photographed at a German ammunition dump in Etraye, Meuse, France. The photo was taken by the 79th Division. The date of the photo is not given but it was received on January 2, 1919. It was approved by the A.E.F. censor.

American engineers building a bridge across a stream during World War One. The bridge is being constructed as part of military activities, aiding in the transportation of troops and supplies. The photograph captures the dedication and precision of the engineers in their crucial tasks.

Private James W. Morse of the Signal Corps, in the photograph taken on February 26, 1919, is seen overseeing the preparation of a company street at Le Bourget, Seine, France, in anticipation of the reception of aviators. This information is documented under the file number 40556.

Soldiers standing in the Ardennes Forest sector in Chatel Chehery, France during World War One. This is a section of a larger panoramic photograph containing multiple images, with more information available in photo 30816. Date of the photo is October 23, 1918. (50 words)

The image shows Pvt. J. S. Allen from the S.C. (Signal Corps) standing next to a narrow gauge railroad that connects ammunition shelters. The photo was taken on November 6, 1918, on the main road between Chalone and Heudicourt in Meuse, France. The image passed the A.E.P. (Army Expeditionary Forces) censor but does not specify the date. Assigned number: 32920.

Soldiers from the First Battalion, 17th Infantry at Camp Meade, Maryland, are pictured receiving the Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Medal. The soldiers being honored are escorted by their fellow battalion members. This photograph was taken by Sergt. N.A. Coombs and is labeled with the tag number 56776. It is a symbol photograph from the collection labeled RECO 649-19 and TAKES 610-19.

Sgt. J. L. McGarrigle pictured at Signal Corps School in Camp Meade, Maryland. The photograph was taken on December 29, 1918. It shows a field telegraph set being used in trenches. The photograph was approved by the M.I.D. censor on December 30, 1918.

American troops advancing towards Montfaucon, France. The image shows the house from where the German Crown Prince observed the infamous battle of Verdun. The Crown Prince used a periscope attached to a pipe extending from the roof of the house to observe the battle. Picture taken on October 2, 1918.

Guns abandoned by German forces on the road at Montmedy, France. The photograph shows Fort Montmedy on the hill in the background. The image was taken by Lieutenant M. Fox of the Signal Corps on December 17, 1918, and received on March 10, 1919. The description code is 3382-08.

Cpl. Arthur Q. Smith, S. C. took this photograph on October 28, 1918, in Brest Harbor, France. The image shows a view looking south, capturing the harbor and shipping in the area. The photograph was issued, passing the censor of the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F).

Close up of camouflage drops that were placed over roadways to make troops and vehicles invisible to enemy airplanes and observers during World War One. The drops were part of a larger strategy to deceive and protect military activities.

Caption: "Soldier J.T. Seabrook, a photographer for the U.S. Army, took this photograph on November 11, 1918 in Audenarde, Belgium. It shows Co. B of the 316th Engineers, with Captain McMahon in charge, constructing a bridge over the middle fork of the Escaut River during World War I."

Cpl. P. G. Carnochan from the SC visits Camp where the 310th Labor Battalion is quartered in Brest, Base Section #5, France. The photograph was taken on September 4, 1918, and it is marked as not for publication by the A.E.P. Censor since August 17, 1918.

Rolling kitchens at the Quartermaster depot in Nevers, France, May 1918. The photograph, captured by an unknown photographer, shows the rolling kitchens. The image is part of the collection labeled 111-SC-10073 and was taken on May 9, 1918.

"View of Main Street in Seicheprey, France, during World War One. On the right is the City Hall. The photograph was taken on September 17, 1918, by Lt. Paul W. Cloud, S.C. It was received on November 6, 1918, and passed by the A.E.F. censor. Label: 25266."

Construction progress of a 350-ton concrete steamship in Montreal, Canada. The vessel was launched in November 1917. This photograph was taken by the Portland Cement Association in Chicago. The image is part of a series documenting American military activities during World War One. A description was issued with the photograph, noting its use as official documentation by the Atlas Construction company. The photograph number is 053323.

Private Gibbon captured an image on November 23, 1918, showing a German gun position in Ivory, Ardennes, France. The photograph, numbered 34757, was taken during World War I as American troops advanced towards the northeast. The exact date of its release by the ARP Censor is unknown.

Soldiers constructing a sewer system at Langley Field in Hampton, Virginia during World War I. The photograph was taken on January 5, 1918 and approved for the Signal Corps on February 21, 1918.

Woods used as a dump site by the 91st Division, captured in the photograph, show a view of crossroads in the distance and the Rendezvous de Chasse. The location of the photograph is 2 kilometers north of Bertram Fme on Avocourt Road, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken on February 15, 1919 by Sergeant 1st Class J.T. Seabrook.

An image of the village of Charny, which was captured by German forces in early 1914. This photograph was taken in 1919 and is part of a series documenting American military activities during World War I. The image is titled "NUMBER 5654 PHOTOGRAPHER 1919 DESCRIPTION ISSUED TAKES SYMBOL EU."

American troops maneuvering under the cover of darkness amidst the wreckage. Captured by photographer Capt. Harvey Dunn, the image showcases the bravery and determination of soldiers during World War One. The photograph is part of the collection depicting military activities and contains official American military art drawings.

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.

Soldiers participating in a tug of war competition during a field meet at Fort Washington, Maryland. The event involved the 1st and 2nd Companies of the C.A.C. (Coast Artillery Corps). The photograph was taken on April 1, 1920, by Pvt. T. Garrett and is identified by the symbol A.

American infantrymen taking a brief break in a trench beside the Piave River on the Italian Front during World War One.

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