World War I Military Portraits

Black and white portraits of military personnel from World War I, highlighting chaplains and officers with detailed descriptions. The images present a formal and historical context.

Soldier J. E. Gibbons took this photograph of Lt. John P. Arrowood from Company L, 7th Regiment Infantry, 3rd Division. Lt. Arrowood was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his participation in the first raid carried out by Americans on the Lorraine front on November 3, 1917. The photo was taken in Mery, France, on June 28, 1918. It was approved by the A. E. P. Censor on July 29, 1918.

Chaplain D.J. Manning from the 140th Infantry, 35th Division, photographed in Commercy, Meuse, France. Photo taken by A.C. Duff. Received on March 1, 1919, with a description number of 2361-N9. The chaplain was issued this description on January 14, 1919. Additionally, there are some notes marked as 4800 golog.

Sgt. Legge captured this image on December 22, 1918, featuring Major H. W. Durham, the officer in charge of Roads in the Division of Construction and Forestry in the office of the Chief Engineer, American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.). The photo was taken in Tours, Indre et Loire, France.

Soldier J. E. Gibbons took this photograph of Lt. John P. Arrowood from Company L, 7th Regiment Infantry, 3rd Division. Lt. Arrowood was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his participation in the first raid carried out by Americans on the Lorraine front on November 3, 1917. The photo was taken in Mery, France, on June 28, 1918. It was approved by the A. E. P. Censor on July 29, 1918.

General Pershing is seen posing for Signal Corps Photographers on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. He is having a conversation with Lieutenant Sutton, who is reportedly in charge of the photography. Pershing comments on the amount of film being used to capture his image. The photograph was taken on September 9, 1919.

Brigadier General Paul B. Malone, commander of the 10th Brigade, 5th Division, in Longuyon, Meurthe Moselle, France. Photograph taken by Lt. Fox on November 24, 1918.

Brigadier General W.P. Richardson of the 28th Division is pictured near Chaillon, Meuse, France. Photograph taken by J.S. Campbell on January 3, 1919. This image is part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War One.

Image: A black and white photograph showing 1st Lt. A.W. Bevin, Air Service, posing at the Ford Junction Aerodrome in Sussex, England during World War One. Lt. Bevin is seen wearing his uniform and displaying his Italian War Cross and Service Stripe. The photograph was taken on October 23, 1918 by Pvt. D.W. Kelly of the Signal Corps. The image is marked with the number 32266 and has been approved by the A.E.P censor.

Major John Campbell, U.S.A., on board the U.S.S. George Washington, enroute to France. He is part of the presidential party traveling to the Peace Conference. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps and it is numbered 63,224.

This photograph depicts Captain E.A. Manthey of the Department of Military Aeronautics during World War One. It was taken by photographer A.J. Lubbe and is numbered 21,070. The image shows Captain Manthey in his uniform, representing the officers of the Department of Military Aeronautics. The photo was taken on October 7, 1918.

General Vanderscherr (French) and General Norand (French) being hosted by General Pershing at Chateau Val des Edelier during the Bastille Day celebration at G.H.Q. in Chaumont, France. Photograph taken on July 14, 1918.

Image of Major L. Terrell from the 318th Engineers, 8th Army Corps, stationed in Aigney le Duc, Cote d'Or, France. Photograph taken by 2nd Lt. Paul Cloud on 3-1-19. The description on the back of the photo lists the issued number as 1-10-19.

Sgt. Sheridan McAuley pictured with Col. James V. Heidt, commanding officer of the 14th Regiment Battalion, 55th Regiment Infantry, 7th Division, on Hill 224.6 near Thiacourt, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photo was taken on November 4, 1918. It was approved by the A.E.F. censor and issued with the identification number 32410.

Pvt. A.J. Lubbe, S.C., photographed Major Alfred Ely of the Radio Section, Department of Military Aeronautics. The photo was taken on 10/7/18 and bears the symbol "A" issued to officers of the department. This information is noted in the description, caption, and photo number 21041.

Capt. Stephen H. Bastier of the Medical Corps, 60th Infantry, 5th Division, is pictured during World War I in Fsch, Luxembourg. The photograph was taken on December 21, 1918, and was issued as part of a series by Lt. M. Fox.

Lt. Wm. Fox, s.c. pictured in a photograph taken by 2nd.Lt.Stanton L. Bertschey. Lt. Fox is a member of the Machine Gun Co., 6th. Infantry, 5th. Division stationed in Treves, Germany. The photograph was issued on Mo Number 12-31-18 and can be found in the collection labeled 44559.

A photograph of Pvt. A.J. Lubbe from the S.C. Photographer Reconnaissance unit, numbered 21,152. The photo was taken on 10/1/18 and shows Pvt. Lubbe with other officers in the Department of Military Aeronautics. One of the featured officers is Lieut. R.C. Trevillion from the Supply Department. The photo also includes some additional notes, namely 9021152.

Pvt. A.J. Lubbe from the Signal Corps (S.C.) is pictured in this photograph. The image was taken on October 7, 1918. It shows officers of the Department of Military Aeronautics, specifically Capt. A.R. Trabold from the Operative section.

Major General Adelbert Cronkhite, Commander of the 80th Division, is seen in Beauval, France during World War One. This photo was taken on August 8, 1918 and is part of the collection of American military activities. An official photo released by the American Expeditionary Forces censor, the exact date of release is unknown.

Caption: Pvt. A.J. Lubbe of the Signal Corps, pictured with a group of officers from the Department of Military Aeronautics. Lt. O.B. Sauer serves as the executive. The photograph was taken on October 7th, 1918.

American soldiers standing at attention during a military ceremony in Montigney el Roi, France, on June 25, 1918. Photograph taken by Lt. E.0. Harrs, Sig. R. C. SECD. Image authorized by Major Ellery Farmer of the 83rd Division Headquarters. Approved by A. E. F. Censor on August 13, 1918.

Pvt. L. Lubbe, S.C., photographed Capt. F. Winsor of the Department of Military Aeronautics during World War I. The image was issued on October 7, 1918 and shows Capt. Winsor with officers of the Schools Section. The photograph is part of the collection titled 111-SC-21076.

Corporal C.R. Laws, a member of the 30th Company, U.S.M.C., is seen wearing a service hat as one of the military police officers in Paris, Seine, France. This photograph, taken on July 1, 1918, by Sgt. L.R. Rundell, bears the symbol E₂ and is numbered 15124 in the collection of American military activities during World War One.

A soldier in heavy marching order, with his pack correctly slung, at the Classification Camp of the American Embarkation Center in Le Mans, Sarthe, France. The photograph is part of the 5x565 SUNECTI collection taken by Sgt. F.T. Jones. It was received on 4-14-19 with the description and notes issued on 2-26-19, including the reference number 648-M9.

General and staff of Motor Transport Corps, including Col. James W. Furlow of the Motor Transport Staff. Photograph taken on June 19, 1919, and issued with the description "General and staff of Motor Transport Corps." The photo carries the symbol "6-14-19." Photographer is noted as S.C. Combs.

1st Lieutenant Egbert Beall Jr., from the 60th Infantry, 5th Division, is pictured in Esch, Luxembourg. This photograph was taken on March 1, 1919, by S.C. Fox and is identified with the image number 111-SC-42587. The description of the photo is mentioned in the photographer's record.

Brig. Gen. Marlborough Churchill on board the U.S.S. George Washington during his journey to Paris, France. The photograph is from 1919 and has the reference number 50548.

Private A.K. Lubbe of the Signal Corps serving in the Department of Military Aeronautics. Photograph shows Lieut. G.R. Bayard, the executive, along with other officers, taken on October 7, 1918. This image is part of the collection with the description number 21,017.

Cpl. L.H. McLaughlin of the Signal Corps captured this photo on December 27, 1918. The image features Major Gen. N. Hibiki, the Chief of the Japanese Y.M.C.A., who led a delegation to the Allied Armies during World War I. The photo was taken at Chaumont, Hte. Marne, France. It was later passed by the A.E.P. censor, but the exact date is not provided.

Lt.m.Fox, S.C. took this photograph with the description "Issued Number A" on 12-31-18. The image features 18T.Lt. David P. McDuffee from CO.A, 6th. Infantry, 5th. Division, in Treves, Germany. There are no additional notes provided with this photograph.

Brigadier General Ora E. Hunt, commanding officer of the 5th Infantry Brigade in the 3rd Division of the Army of Occupation, is photographed in Mayen, Rhine Province, Germany. The photo features Sergeant P. Buettner, Signal Corps, and was taken on March 10, 1919. The image was received on November 30, 1919, and issued the identification number 49853.

Soldiers in uniforms standing in formation in a military barracks courtyard. They appear to be saluting or pledging allegiance. The photograph was taken in Treves, Germany by Lt. Wm. Fox on March 1, 1919. Lt. Claude Forshier, of Company B, 6th Infantry, 5th Division, is shown.

Colonel Greble, commander of the 76th Field Artillery in the 3rd Division of the Army of Occupation, is pictured in Andernach on the Rhine in Germany. The photo was taken by Sergeant P. Buettner on January 4, 1919. Colonel Greble is seen here during a ceremony with military colleagues.

Second Lieutenant L.J. Rode of the Signal Corps is depicted in this 6 x 8 photograph taken at the General Headquarters in Chaumont, Hte.Marne, France. The photo was taken between September 15 and October 19, 1918, as indicated by the photographer's description. The image has been authenticated by the A.E.F. censor but the exact date is unknown.

Sergeant Alvin C. York, of Pall Mall, Tenn., is seen in this photograph. He is credited with killing 25 Germans, capturing 132 prisoners (including four officers), and disabling 35 machine gun nests on October 8, 1918. Despite entering the army as a conscientious objector, he was recommended for the D.S.C. and the Congressional Medal. Photo taken on May 22, 1919, upon his arrival on the Ohioan.

Caption: "Pvt. A.J. Lubbe of the Signal Corps, along with Capt. Meubauer from the Supply Department, seen here during a gathering of officers in the Department of Military Aeronautics. This photograph was taken on October 7, 1918."

Major L.D. Booth, the Ordnance Officer of the 30th Division, is pictured in Watou, Belgium on July 31, 1918. The photograph was taken by Private E.J. Peters, SC during World War I. It was approved by the A.E.P. censor on August 19, 1918 and given the official issue number C.18403.

Brig. Gen. Malin Craig of the General Staff Corps, U.S.A, pictured in France. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps on March 10, 1921. The image shows Brig. Gen. Craig wearing the issued symbol B. Further details can be found in the notes marked as G 1- 5017.

1st Lt. R.P. Bell standing in front of A.P.O. 730, 3rd Division, Army of Occupation, in Andernach, Rhine, Germany. Photograph taken on January 6, 1919. Responsibilities of Lt. Bell include overseeing the charge at A.P.O. 730. Sgt. P. Buettner, serving as the photographer, captured this image. Record received on March 1, 1919. Description issued with the number 49065. Note: Mention of 740 could be an error or additional information.

Chaplain J.E. Chester of the 53rd Infantry, 1st Battalion, 8th Army Corps, is captured in this photograph taken by Second Lieutenant Paul Cloud in Montigny-sur-Aube, Cote d'Or, France. The photo was taken on March 1, 1919, and was issued on January 10, 1919. The accompanying notes are listed as 49032 ANYAY.

Lt. Col. O.C. Horney from the Ordnance Department during World War One. The photograph, taken in 1911, is numbered 111-SC-2957. The image displays Horney in a military uniform, with no additional information available in the laboratory notes.

Caption: "Captain William J. Niederpruem, Assistant G-2 of the 32nd Division, poses for a photograph. Age 30, weight 175 lbs, height 6 ft. He has a high school education and hails from Detroit, Mich. Capt. Niederpruem, of German parentage, speaks excellent German. He is known for being alert, industrious, a quick thinker, and even tempered. Promoted for his excellent work in the Intelligence Section."

Pvt. L. P. Goldshlag, S.C. captured an image of Colonel T.B. Hacker, Chief of Salvage Service, at his desk in Rannes Barracks, Tours, France. The photograph was taken on August 30, 1918, without an issuance date. It is part of a collection of American military activities during World War One. It is cataloged under the reference number 111-SC-22763 and was recorded by the photographer on October 18, 1918. The caption also mentions that the photograph was passed by A.E.P. Censor but does not specify the exact date.

Photograph of Pvt. A.J. Lubbe, S.C., taken on October 7, 1918. The image depicts officers of the Department of Military Aeronautics, including Mieut. V.B. Caldwell from the Training Section. The photograph is labeled with the symbol A 10/7/18 and the photographer's recommendations and description notes are included.

Sgt. V. J. Palumbo takes a photo of Lieutenant E. W. Ilett at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C. The photo was taken on November 26, 1918 and received on November 30, 1918. It was cleared by the M.I.D. censor on December 2, 1918.

A photograph showing a psychological test being conducted on recruits at Camp Lee, VA during World War One. The test was administered to evaluate the mental fitness and capabilities of potential military personnel. This image is numbered as 111-SC-389 in the collection of American Military Activities during this period.

1st Lieutenant Harry D. Thornburg of the Medical Corps, pictured here, was transferred to Washington, D.C. in August 1918. The photograph was taken on July 7, 1919, by Sergeant N.A. Coombs and has the identification number 60620.

Brigadier General Stuart Heintzelman, Chief of Staff, 2nd American Corps, Toul, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photograph was taken by Corporal R. H. Ingleston of the Signal Corps on October 28, 1918. The image was reviewed and approved by the A.E.F. censor, although no date for approval is documented. 31919 is the assigned identification number for this photo.

Colonel W. B. McCaskey, Infantry, U.S. A., is pictured in this portrait taken on March 21, 1919, in Washington, D.C. The photograph was captured by S.C. Coombs. It was issued as part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War One. Colonel McCaskey arrived with the 77th Division.

Lt. William Fox took a photograph on 23rd December 1918 of 1st Lt. Robert J. Exley, a dental surgeon in the 61st Infantry of the 5th Division. The photo was taken in Differdange, Luxembourg. This photograph is labeled as number 44394 in the collection and belongs to the HICD series.

Secretary of War Newton D. Baker shakes hands with Rev. John J. Burke as they participate in a presentation ceremony for Distinguished Service medals in Washington D.C. Also present is Mr. John R. Mott, who stands to the right of Secretary Baker. This photo was taken during World War One by the Signal Corps. Reference number: 53993.

Secretary of War Newton D. Baker and Mr. John R. Mott are pictured at a presentation ceremony in Washington, D.C., during World War I. Mr. Mott, the General Secretary of the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association of the U.S.A, received a Distinguished Service Medal. Photo number 53992. Photographer: Phot Sec.Sig.Corps, U.S.A., Reco 7-1-19.

"39306: Lieutenant Lucien J. Rode, Signal Corps photographer, captures a photograph of Major H.W. Gregory, the commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, 82nd Division. The photo was taken on November 23, 1918, in Prauthey, Hte. Marne, France."

2nd Lieutenant Otis B. Thomas, from Company A of the 126th Infantry, died from wounds sustained on August 3rd, 1918. The photograph was taken by Photographer Rico on August 1st, 1919 and was numbered SUROTE 61236. The description code is 188UED: H SYN Unofficial TAKES, and the notes state that it is for official use only.

Lieutenant Colonel John W. Leonard, second-in-command of the 60th Infantry in the 5th Division, is pictured here in Esch, Luxembourg. This photograph was taken on December 21, 1918.

Pvt. Edward J. Peters, S.C., captured in this image, is standing next to Lt. Col. A. W. Whaley, a Regular Army Divisional Surgeon of the 30th Division. The photograph was taken in Watou, Belgium on July 30, 1918. It was officially approved by the A. E. F. Censor on August 13, 1918. The image is identified as 17846.

Lt. Mayhew of the Infantry is pictured with Brig. Gen. C. G. Dawes, the General Purchasing Agent of the A.E.F, at the Elysee Palace Hotel in Paris, France. The photograph was taken on October 15, 1918. It was officially issued and passed by the A.E.P censor, however, the exact date is unknown. No additional notes or details are provided.

Colonel F.H. Adams, Commanding Officer of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division, at Andernach, Germany on the Rhine. The subject of the photograph is Sergeant Buettner, Signal Corps photographer. The photograph was taken on January 17, 1919, and the official number for identification is 44981.

Brig. Gen. Herbert M. Lord, Q.M.C., and Colonel S.H. Wolfe on the steps of the War Department's Munitions Building in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken on November 20, 1918, and published on November 23, 1918, after being approved by the M.I.D. censor. The reference number for this photo is 111-SC-27177.

Lt. Col. W.H. Bissel of the 318th Regiment, Engineers, 8th Army Corps, photographed in Aigney le Duc, Cote d'Or, France during World War I. This image is labeled as number 49,042 by the Signal Corps. Date of receipt and issue is unknown, but the photograph contains description and tax information. Note: 4904 refers to 3 axes.

Col. Wm. N. Hughes, Jr., serving as the Chief of Staff for the Rainbow Division, is photographed in Ahrweiler, Germany. The photo was taken on March 29, 1919, from 16:19. The image is labeled as Subject 46319, with photographer S.E.G. Hamlin from Sumber Reco.

Colonel Morse, commander of the 323rd Field Artillery, leads his troops during their march to the Rhine. The photograph was taken by photographer number 61419 and received on August 1, 1919. Caption suggests that Colonel Morse's image has been used in an official capacity.

Lieutenant Colonel S.C. Gurney, Commander of the Sanitary Train, 3rd Division, Army of Occupation, is pictured in Welling, Kreis of Mayen, Rhine Province, Germany. The photograph was taken by Sergeant P. Buettner on October 19, 1919, and was assigned the number 49844.

Colonel William Hayward, commander of the 369th Infantry Regiment, is pictured in Undersheim, Alance, France. The photograph was taken on December 11, 1918, by Pvt. Gibbons and was released by the AFF Censor. Additional details are not provided.

Lieutenant William Fox, an official photographer with the 5th Division of the Signal Corps, captured this photograph on March 1, 1919, in Differdange, Luxembourg. The image was issued with Mc Number 12-24-18 and is described as featuring Lt. Fox himself. The notes for this photograph are numbered 44380.

Sgt. C. E. Dunn, S.C. photographed Colonel A.P. Commiskey, commander of the 77th Field Artillery (Heavy), in Hayange, Lorraine, France. The photo was taken on March 1, 1919, and was issued on November 24, 1918. This image is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

Tragic accident involving the fall of an aviator and the wreckage of JN6 No. 3273, located 5 miles southwest of Carlstrom Field, Arcadia, Florida. The incident occurred on November 1, 1918. The pilot, 2nd Lt. H.J. Hass, A.S.S.C., R.M.A., was unfortunately killed. This photograph was taken by Major General James G. Harbord in 1919 during a tour in France as the commanding general of the S.O.S., A.E.F.

Pvt. N.A. Combe of S.C. takes a photograph of Lt. Col. John W. Heavey, U.S.A. Infantry, who served as the acting Chief of Militia Bureau from August 15, 1918 to February 8, 1919. The photo was taken on February 21, 1919, and received on March 3, 1919. It has been approved by the M.I.D. censor on March 10, 1919.

Brigadier General Julian R. Lindsey of the 164th Infantry Brigade, 82nd Division, is photographed in Prauthey, Hte. Marne, France. This image was taken on November 23, 1918, by Lieutenant Lu Ien J. Rode, S.C. Photograph is numbered 111-SC-39303 and was released with the accompanying notes issued with C-39343 on August 19, 1924.

Brig. Gen. Charles R. Boardman commanding the 64th Infantry Brigade during the training period. Also shown is their occupation of a sector in Alsace. Boardman later commanded the 10th French Division, known as the Alsace Division. This photograph is numbered 61384 and was issued to the general.

Lieutenant Commander Rizzo of the Italian Navy, who successfully sank two Austrian battleships during World War I. Photograph taken in 1919 by Reed.

Lieutenant Fanck, a French Ace in the Air Service, is captured in this photograph taken in Paris, France. The image was officially issued after being approved by the A.E.F. on July 8, 1918.

Col. Edmund L. Daly, Commanding 6th Engineers and Chief Engineer of the 3rd Division of the Army of Occupation, is pictured in Andernach on the Rhine River in Germany. The photograph was taken on March 1, 1919 by Sgt. P. Buettner and received on January 17, 1919.

Major Edgar H. Campbell, A.G., Adjutant of the 63rd Infantry Brigade, during the Training Period for the Occupation of a Sector in Alsace. This photograph was taken by the Bubiecti photographer on August 1st, 1919, and it has been described and issued under the designation C SUMBER A.U. The corresponding notes are numbered 61389.

Major General Hanson E. Ely, Commanding 5th Division, is seen here at his P.C. (post command) in a dugout. Lieutenant Colonel R.W. Kingman, Chief of Staff for the 5th Division, is seated at his right. The photograph was taken on October 26, 1918 in the Bois de Tulerie, Meuse, France.

Maj. Gen. Andre W. Brewster, N.A., inspecting the General headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Tours, France. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Moscioni, S.C. on an unknown date but received on September 4, 1918. It was released by the AEF Censor on August 17, 1918.

Image shows Sgt. Lucien Rode, Signal Corps, meeting Brig. Gen. Arthur Johnson of the 8th Ordnance Company in Nevers, France during World War I. The photo was taken on a date not specified and was released by the A.E.F. Censor. Source: RECO 10/15, 18, TAKES description: NUMBER E BRIC. GEN. ARTHUR JOHNSON OF the 8.0.8., Nevers, France.

1st Lt. Ira Gillette of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. This photo was taken on December 12, 1952, and is numbered AU 1528. This photograph is part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War I.

A photograph of Colonel E.N. Johnston, Deputy Chief of Warfare Service, during his visit to Tours, Indre et Loire, France, on November 30th, 1918. The photograph was taken by Private Eddy and released by the AEP Censor. (Caption number: 35531)

The image shows Capt. Edward Ingersoll, Executive Officer, and other officers in the Department of Military Aeronautics during World War I. The photograph was taken by Pvt. A.J. Lubbe, S.C. on October 7, 1918.

American infantry soldier, 1st Lieutenant Charles D. Shellenberger, is seen in this photograph taken in Esch, Luxembourg on March 1, 1919. He is pictured with an 18-sled, which was commonly used for transportation during World War One. This image was captured by Lt. Wm. Fox on December 21, 1918.

Caption: Captain Moderhak of the Signal Corps School of Photography is seen on the left during Victory Day at Columbia University in New York City. This photograph, number 4.6728 from the collection of American Military Activities during World War I, captures the commemorative event.

Major General Peter C. Harris, the Adjutant General of the Army, is photographed speaking from his desk in the War Department, Washington, D.C. to an audience of 5,000 school children in New York City, N.Y. The photograph was taken by Lt. Lubbe S.C. Reco on June 1, 1920, and captures a moment during the years of 1918-1919. This is a symbolic image showcasing Major General Harris engaging with young students. The photograph is cataloged with the reference number 68728 and additional notes of 189LED.

Pvt. J. E. Gibson, S.C., captured this photograph on September 28, 1918, in Gondrecourt, Meuse, France. The image shows Lieutenant Colonel P.L. Davidson, the division machine gun officer of the 3rd division. The photograph was approved by the A.E.F. censor, although the exact date of clearance is not specified.

Caption: "Corp. Milburn L. Ellsworth, Co. C, 142nd Infantry, 41st Division, poses for a photograph in his regulation uniform, holding a rifle and side arms. The photo was taken at Headquarters in 7 Rue Tilsitt, Paris, Seine, France. Sergeant G. Ryden was the photographer. The image was issued on January 25, 1919, and belongs to the NEOD 72-79 series."

Mrs. Benson, wife of Admiral Benson, U.S.M., in a formal military setting. She is seen here attending a ceremony or event, possibly related to her husband's service. The photograph was taken by the Signal Corps during World War I.

Major L.H. Ballew at the government laundry office in Camp Mills, New York. Photo taken on March 4, 1919, by Photographer Rico. Censored and passed by M.I.D. censor on March 21, 1919. This image is from a series of photographs documenting American military activities during World War One.

Pvt. W. J. Beach of the Signal Corps Board of Adjustment, Lieutenant Colonel A.H. Griswold, photographed at the Elysee Palace Hotel in Paris, France during World War One. (Note: The image corresponds to issued number 38087, taken on January 4, 1919 and February 10, 1919.)

Capt. F.T. Addington, Division Ordnance Officer of the 3rd Division, Army of Occupation, in Andernach on the Rhine, Germany. Sgt. P. Buettner took this photograph on January 4, 1919. The description number for this image is BECO 1176-19.

This image shows 1st Lieutenant Albert A. Mattier from the 60th Infantry, Co. F of the 5th Division during World War One. The photograph was taken by Lt. W. Fox and is dated between December 21, 1918, and March 1, 1919. The location is Esch, Luxembourg. Written notes on the image indicate that the photograph is numbered as 257.

This photograph shows the rear view of a Tissot mask suit from the Research Division of the Chemical Warfare Service. The suit is being researched by H.H. Clark. The image shows the canister, flexible tube, and sling of the suit. Photographer's notes indicate the photo was taken on July 12, 1918.

Sgt. J.P. Gibbon pictured with Maj. Gen. B.B. Buck, D.S.C. commanding the 3rd Division in Gondecourt, Meuse, France during World War I. The photograph was taken on November 3, 1918, but the date of issuance is unknown.

Q.M. building, New York City. This photograph, taken by Photographer REC, shows the officer personnel of WOMBER 64,438 Signal Corps. The image captures the group of officers in front of the 2.M. building. The photograph was issued with the symbol A that corresponds to this particular military activity. The notes on the image mention the identification number 064438.

French soldier wearing a helmet with a visor. The visor is lowered, providing protection to the soldier's face. The photograph was taken in December 1918 and is from the Ordnance Department's collection of images. The helmet with the visor is a model issued to French soldiers during World War I.

Infantry soldiers carrying out military exercises during World War One. The photograph was taken in May 1918 by Lieutenant Pox, Sergeant First Class. The soldiers are under the command of Colonel Frank J. Morrow, who was part of the General Staff in the Training and Instruction Branch of the War Plans Division, Army War College in Washington, D.C.

William McNeir, photographed in December 1918, was a Disbursing Officer at the Peace Conference. The photo, numbered 63379, was taken by the Signal Corps. McNeir is shown in his military uniform.

Mrs. Bradford Palmer Smith, daughter of Brig. Gen. W.S. Pierce, Assistant Chief of Ordnance in Washington, D.C is pictured in this photograph marked as NUMBER 68175 SYMBOL. The photo was taken by Photographer Sgt. Keen Polk S. Ca on April 9, 1920, and it was issued on April 12, 1920, with the description "A RECO."

A composite soldier named Jacob Lebrecht, from M.G. Co., 125th Infantry, is depicted in this photograph. Born in New York City, his nationality is unknown. He is 30 years old, weighs 156 pounds, and stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. He never attended school and worked as a driver. There are reports of him being mentally incapable by officers, and he left the company in Argonne around September 30th, being absent until January 10th. He is unable to write his own name. Location is in Huf, Germany.

Major General J.W. McAndrews, Commandant of the Army General Staff College and Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, is seen at his desk at the War College. The photograph was taken by Sgt. N.A. Coombs on July 1, 1919, and is labeled as number 60543 in the collection of American military activities during World War I. General McAndrews had recently returned from the front in France.

1st Lt. F.J. Green and Sgt. George J. Geir of the Salvage Aquad #2 at Salvage Dump 2nd Div. Suippes, Marne, France during World War One. This photo was taken by Sgt.F. G. Carnochan, S. C. on October 18, 1918. The image was approved by A.E.P. Censor, but the exact date is unknown.

Secretary of War Baker is pictured wearing a raw ordnance silk suit. This government-used material was used to construct powder bags that contained explosives for the big guns on the Western Front during World War One. The photo is labeled as number 67964 and was taken by Lieutenant Smith on March 27, 1920.

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