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World War One Medical Departments

Photographs showcasing various medical departments and personnel in France during World War One, highlighting their important roles and environments.

Sgt. Reyden captured this photograph on December 2, 1918. It shows the Sumber mess hall, which catered to the personnel of Base Hospital No. 17 in Dijon, France. The image was passed by the A.E.F. censor, and additional notes indicate the file number as 28117.

Inflation of Goodyear M. 49 balloon at Headquarters Balloon Detachment, Post Field, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The photo shows the manifold used for gas from eight cylinder trucks. This image was taken on May 21, 1918 and received by the AU Photo Dept. at Fort Sill on June 6, 1918.

Sergeant Villanova poses for a photo at Pharmacy, Camp Hospital No. 24 in Langres, Haute Marne, France. The photograph was taken on January 3, 1919, and was featured in Photographer Reco's collection on March 27, 1919. The description of the image is labeled as Number Pharmacy, Camp Hospital No. 24, Langres, Haute Marne, France. It was issued with the annotation "M Notes 45063."

Ante-room of General John J. Pershing's chateau at Val des Ecolier, near Chaumont, France, G.H.Q. This room is frequently used for official military meetings and discussions during World War I. Photograph taken by Sgt. L. Rode on July 20, 1918. This image is held by the A.E.F. censor and is for official use only.

This photograph shows CPL R.H. Ingleston of the United States Army Signal Corps. It was taken on March 1, 1919, and can be found in record number 2668-N9. The image depicts a classroom scene at the Artillery School in Saumur, Maine et Loire, France. This photograph was issued on December 17, 1918.

American soldiers in training at the U.S. Balloon School of the Signal Corps in Fort S111, Oklahoma, can be seen in the image engaged in their studies. Even during their spare time, they remain focused on their work, as shown by their creation of miniature balloons. The photograph, taken by Lt. E.N. Jackson, was censored and released by the M.I.B. Censor on June 21, 1918.

Private W. H. Eels of the Supply Company is seen in this photograph taken on July 23, 1918, in Warehouse #4 located in Mehun-sur-Yevre, France. The warehouse is used by the 501st Labor Battalion for military activities. This photograph was released by the American Expeditionary Forces Censor but does not have a specified date.

Original Switchboard Used in World War One: This photograph shows the switchboard used by the military during the early days of the war. It was issued to the American war department and played a crucial role in communication during the conflict. This image is designated for official use only.

Interior view of the main squad room at the barracks in Cathedral on Amsterdam Avenue, New York. The photograph was taken by the S.C. School of Photography at Columbia University, New York. The image is part of a collection documenting American military activities during World War I.

American soldiers resting after a long march in Sanzey, France, during World War One. This image belongs to the official drawings taken and issued by the American Army. Photographer: Captain W. Morgan. Date: August 5, 1918. (Reference: 111-SC-15405)

Personnel of the 125th Inland Water Transportation Company, formerly the 57th Engineers, gathered inside one of the barges that they were responsible for. From left to right: 1st Cla. Sgt. W.L. Parker; Pvt. D.W. Johnson; Capt. C.H. Croney, Commanding Officer at Epone repair depot; Sgt. E.H. Mesch, Company Clerk; Pvt. C. Novak, orderly. Epone, Seine et Oise, France. 3-1-19.

Image of the Dental Laboratory at U.S.A. Hospital No. 57 in Paris, France during World War One. Captain W.W. Cursler is in charge. The photograph was taken on January 30, 1919, and was issued the number 52130 by Regimental J.G. Jones. It is part of the 805-F9 series.

Lunch line , Armories, Ordnance industry, Cafeterias, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Private Steiniger operating a switchboard in a munitions building in Washington, D.C., during World War One. The photograph was taken on January 31, 1919, and received on January 21, 1919. It is numbered 31191 and was approved by the Military Intelligence Division censor on February 1, 1919.

Official army film "His Best Gift" captures troops at Washington barracks on February 21, 1918. There is a symbol code "issuta" associated with the photo. The photograph, labeled as WUNDER 5103, was taken in 1918 by an anonymous photographer.

600 French children patiently wait inside a Y.M.C.A. hut for the distribution of Christmas gifts and a performance that was arranged for their benefit. This image was taken in the 2nd Army Corps, Bonnetable, Sarthe, France during World War One.

Interior and exterior views of the Touloul Plant during World War One. The photograph shows a Wash oil still being operated. This image was taken by N.A. Combs on Feb. 15, 1919. It was approved by the M.I.D. Censor on Feb. 19, 1919. The reference number for this photo is 111-SC-37138.

Title: Interior of Wing Repair Room at Aviation Field #3, Issoudon, France (May 22, 1918) Caption: Sergeant Moscioni of the Signal Corps is pictured in the interior of the Wing Repair Room at Aviation Field #3 in Issoudon, France on May 22, 1918. This photograph, numbered 16662, was received on August 24, 1918, and was issued by the Censorship Department with approval from A. E. P. Censor on July 29, 1918. Notations on the photograph include 0816663.

Enlisted specialists at the Signal Corps School in Camp Alfred Vail, New Jersey, engage in switchboard construction. This photograph, number 60598, was taken by the Signal Corps photographers on March 10, 1921. The image depicts a group of soldiers working on the construction of switchboards, displaying their technical skills as part of their training. Note: Information on Laxtis MULLERED 060590 is limited and unclear.

Image of the U.S.S. Melville docked in Queenstown, Ireland in 1919. The photograph was taken by the Navy Department photographer and is numbered 43738. The notes indicate that it was issued in 1919 and is associated with the symbol EU.

"Image shows a Civilian Desk Officer at the Casualty Bureau in the Adjutant General's Office during World War I. The officer is Pvt. Steiniger, who is actively assisting hundreds of people seeking information about their relatives listed as casualties. Date taken: 1-22-19."

Caption: Sgt. James L. MoGarrigle outfits recruits at Camp Meade in Admiral, Maryland. The recruits are being measured, and their measurements are marked on their clothing slips. This photo was taken on October 4, 1918, and held by the M.I.B. censor on October 14, 1918. Restricted for official use only.

American military personnel attending a conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France during World War I. January 8, 1919.

Wounded soldiers at Debarkation Hospital #3 in New York City, NY, receiving their meals from kitchen carts. The soldiers are bedridden and confined to their beds. This photograph was taken on April 26, 1919, and submitted by photographer Sgt. Mogarrigle. The official photographer's number is RECO 5-1-19 TAKEN 4-26-19.

Sgt. McGarrigle is seen here repairing uniforms as part of the Salvage Division at Camp Meade during World War One. The image, captured on April 23, 1919, showcases the importance of clothing repair to maintain the functionality of military uniforms. It bears the official reference number 47526.

A group of U.S. Bureau of Mines workers measuring the calorific value of fuel during World War One. This photo from November 1918 showcases the Bureau's role in determining the heat-producing capabilities of petroleum, which played a vital role in the war effort. (SURET: 56660)

A photograph taken on December 25, 1918, by Private W.W. Boper. The image shows the record room at Naval Base Hospital 1 in Brest, Finistere, France. It is part of a collection labeled "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One" - C Notes 48653.

Director, Division of Woman's War Work, Committee on Public Information, Mrs. Clara Sears Taylor (right), is pictured with her staff in 1919. Mrs. Taylor is currently serving as the Rent Commissioner for the District of Columbia. Image notes indicate involvement with the 1379 Infantry.

"Chateau de Blois, serving as a casual depot headquarters in Blois, France during World War One. This photograph, labeled 111-SC-6101, was taken by a U.S.A. Signal Corps photographer on March 8, 1918. Note: This image is not for publication according to laboratory notes dated January 16, 1918."

The photograph (number 3.5804) was taken by a photographer from the Signal Corps. It is a symbol recognition image taken on March 10, 1921, featuring munition workers at the R.I. A. ArmorU. The image is labeled as part of the CRC (Chemical Research and Control) collection, sorting number 35804. Additionally, it is also labeled as A C-12596.

Wounded officers being cared for by nurses in the courtyard of Military Hospital No. 3 in Paris, France. The photo was taken on December 27, 1918, and received on October 25, 1918. It was passed by the A.E.F. censor, but the exact date is unknown.

Cpl. Ingleston of the American military is pictured at the enlisted men's new hotel in Toul, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photograph was taken between January 22, 1919, and November 16, 1918. The picture was approved by the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) censor. It shows Cpl. Ingleston at a lunchroom, presumably at the hotel, which was operated by the American Red Cross. The photograph is marked with the identification number 35044.

Image depicts a morgue at Camp Hospital No. 44 near Gievre, Loir et Cher, France during World War One. The photographer is identified as Bot. J. W. Crunelle. The image was taken on January 29, 1919, and includes the description of the location and the notes.

Officers and personnel of the Commercial Service Section, Signal Corps, Washington, D.C., are seen in this photograph taken on March 10, 1919. The individuals in the photo include Major C.E. Heston, Captain J.T. Graff, Captain C.A. Mahan, Captain J.G. Anthony, Captain W.W. Kinsley, Captain J.C. Meese, Captain Livingston Swentzel, Captain Frank M. Wilkes, Captain W.C. Franke, Lieutenants Julian Elliott, Charles E. Whiton, T.I. Gordon, Elect. Zierman, and Messrs. C.R. Johnston, H.C. Phair, John A. Taggart, L.J. Leidig, as well as Misses Florence Holland, Lena Washburn, Gertrude Robbins, Ethel Miller, May Hurley, Elizabeth Kaag, Gertrude Allen, Florence Bush, and Reginal Ashton.

Image of the kitchen at Base Hospitals 88 and 53 in Langres, Haute Marne, France during World War I. Taken by Sgt. A. L. Villanova, S. C. on March 27, 1919. This photograph was labeled as Subject 45117 and was issued on January 8, 1919.

Crowd outside shed , Armories, Ordnance industry, Crowds, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Group of men near furnace , Armories, Ordnance industry, Furnaces, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Sgt. Leo Morper took this photograph on January 7, 1919, at Cour Cheverny, Loir et Cher, France. The image shows Col. Carl F. Hartmann entertaining his staff along with Lt. Col. Roy B. Coles and Lt. Col. Chas H. Corlett during a Thanksgiving Dinner. The photograph was not given a censor date.

"Image shows a display of war trophies at Poli's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken on June 8, 1918, by Corp. Klein, S. C. The exhibited items include a German personnel carrier van, food cans, German grenades, American war trophies, and various other items. This image is part of the collection released on June 12, 1918."

Y.M.C.A. cinema hall at Camp DeMailly, an Army Heavy and Railroad Artillery School located in Mailly, Aube, France. The photo was taken on 12/6/17 and captured by Captain P.D. Miller, S.C. It is labeled as number 67,168 and was issued with the symbol EU. Notably, this description is for official use only.

General staff officers of the United States military attending a luncheon at the Army & Navy Club in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken on February 23, 1921, and was cataloged as BUNSER 58599 by photographer Sergeant Polk S.C. This image is of historical significance and was officially issued.

American soldiers from the 57th Engineers, part of the inland Water Transport Ser., are seen eating lunch in the dining hall of a French munition plant. There are approximately 4000 munition workers present. American officers Capt. C.B. McGary, Lt. W. Killip, Lt. B.A. Mo Mahon, Lt. H.W. Raybold, and Victor Banlin (civilian engineer) are also pictured. Photo taken on Sept. 10, 1918 at the Andre Citroon Munition Plant in Paris, France. The photo was passed by A.E.F. censor, though the date is unknown.

Sgt. L. P. Morper, Sgt. J. P. Stewart, Pvt. J. F. Larkin, Sgt. D. P. Anderson, Pvt. Geo. B. Sherborn, and Lt. Frank A. Russell seen in this photograph. They are inside a field tent which serves as their comfortable quarters. The image was taken in Saulty, France during World War One. Date of the photograph is not provided. Released by A.E.P. Censor.

Soldiers at a German propaganda event in Cuba during World War One. The photo was distributed with cigarettes in Havana. It is marked as "For official use only." The caption also mentions a German soldier in Belgium.

Soldiers enjoy entertainment in Tours, France during World War One. The performance, titled "Dustin' Em Off. Last Act", features a symbol entertainment section. The photograph was captured by a photographer from the Signal Corps. The image, numbered 61524, was taken on July 3, 1919.

Members of the A.E.F. are seen in this photograph taken on January 2, 1919 in the Base Censor's Office. Captain Thomas A. Clavering is in charge while examining mail, both requested and suspected. The image is part of the 111-SC-35260 collection. (50 words)

Image of the Chemical Warfare Service's Research Division filling intensive incendiary drop bombs. The photo was taken by J.C. Norris on July 12, 1918. It was received from the Chemical Warfare Service and is assigned the subject number 54598. The photo is labeled as "offensive."

Soldiers in a Signal Corps School in New York during World War I. The soldiers are learning radio and multiplex telegraphy skills. The photograph was taken on April 27, 1919, and is labeled with a photograph number and the office of the commanding officer of the school.

Festive event with a German soldier, P. Brandsma, 1942 photograph Album magazine with two photos of a festive event with a German soldier with a bottle of bols and flower arrangements, in the bottom photo the daughter and another young woman. Part of the photo album ABRECOMSINTENTENDANTur van de Wehrmacht 1941-1943. Netherlands photographic support. cardboard gelatin silver print occupation ~ war. the soldier off duty Netherlands

Sgt. Reyden is seen in the photograph sitting at a desk in the Central Medical Department Laboratory in Dijon, France on September 10, 1918. Lt. Col. Geo. B. Foster Jr. is also present in the image. The photograph was taken by Dec. 2, 1918 but the date of issuance is unknown. The photo has been approved by the A.E.P. censor.

An image showing a portable field printing outfit issued to the Engineering Department during World War 29760899-I. The outfit, like similar ones, is mobile and capable of significant printing capacity. This information is for official use only and was recorded on February 26, 1919, by the photographer from the Engineering Department.

"Cpl. A.L. Lubatty, photographed on March 1, 1919, captures the scene of the kitchen in the officers' mess at Base Hospital No. 85 in France. The personnel in the photograph, from left to right, are Pvt. D.J. Barry, Pvt. T. Reilly, Pvt. H. McGrath, and Pvt. M.B. Martin, who serve as cooks in the officers' mess for the Medical Corps. The location of the officers' mess is Porte Clignancourt in Paris, with the Seine River Me nearby."

Soldiers assist in transporting a wounded soldier on a stretcher outside of a baby hospital in Corsica. This photograph is part of the collection documenting American military activities during World War One. All rights reserved.

Dartmouth College Training Detachment, N.A., based in Hanover, New Hampshire. This photograph shows the motor course taking place in the Garage Room, located in the West Room of the Alumni Gym. The location is referred to as the "Barracks". This image was taken on December 9, 1918, by a photographer from Dartmouth College. It is designated for official use only.

Lieut. George Lyon sorting a small portion of Christmas mail for American soldiers in France at Pier 86, North River, N.Y.C. The mail, coming from all over the country, is being processed for the American Expeditionary Forces. (Date: November 20-21, 1918)

"Military medical personnel attending to wounded soldiers in the major surgery room at Base Hospital # 32, American Red Cross, Contrexeville, France. The photo was taken on June 26, 1918, by Sgt. Moscioni, S.C. and passed by A.E.P. Censor on August 6, 1918. Official description of 111-SC-16195."

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.

Photograph of American soldiers in World War One, showing a group of soldiers engaged in military activities. The photo does not come with a caption or any further information to provide context or details about the specific activity or location.

A French powder room at Fort du Mont-Valerien, located in Suresnes, Paris, Seine, France. During World War One, it was used to fill American cartridges with gunpowder. This photograph has the reference number 48456, taken by a photographer for APO 702 on March 1, 1919.

American soldiers from the American Salvage Department at San Pierres-des-Corps, Tours, France, are seen here inspecting and repairing harnesses and saddles on March 5, 1918. This photograph was taken by Corp. A. Moscioni and was released by the M.I.B. censor on June 21, 1918. (Caption: American soldiers repair harnesses and saddles in France during World War I)

American soldiers in Tours, France, during World War One. This photo, taken on November 25, 1918, features Sergeant Randall as the photographer. It was released by the A.E.F. Censor on January 7, 1919. The soldiers are possibly part of the Office of Records Division, with Mr. Wm Gilligan as the Chief Clerk in charge.

Soldiers receiving instruction in radio technology at the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in Cookeville, Tennessee. This photograph was taken on April 27, 1919, by a photographer from the S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps) at the institute. The image captures soldiers in uniform attentively learning about radio communication. Note: This image is for official use only.

Inspection of Signal Corps School quarters in the Great Hall "B" at the College of the City of New York. The photo was taken by photographer A.E. Sproul on December 1918. The image shows military personnel conducting an inspection. Notes indicate the photo is numbered 67410 and was taken for record purposes.

A photograph showing Barlow aerial torpedoes Model F. The image is labeled as 111-SC-21242 from the collection of Western Newspaper Union. The photographer received the description for this image and assigned it the number "AU TAKEN BARLOW AERIAL TORPEDOES MODEL P." The photograph was originally designated for official use only. Additional details and notes about the image are listed as 21242.

Repair department at Aviation Field 3, Instruction Camp in Issoudon, France. The photo shows soldiers working on rotary motors. Taken on May 21, 1918, by Sgt. Moscioni. Released by A.E.F. Censor on July 29, 1918. From the collection of photographs of American Military Activities during World War One.

Mining troops at Camp Meade, Maryland, are seen wearing mine smoke helmets during World War One. This photograph was taken in December 1917, and it showcases the efforts of the Engineer Corps in mining activities. The image was released by the War Office Department to the Photo Division on January 2, 1918.

Soldiers with the Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, conducting training exercises.

Soldiers at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, dismantle aircraft during World War I. The photograph, taken on November 23, 1918, shows the tear-down department in action. The image was received from the Defense Media Agency photographer on December 3, 1918, and was passed by the M.I.D. censor on December 10, 1918. It is cataloged as number 28832.

Enlisted men from the Army of Occupation stationed in Coblenz, Germany, take part in a stag dance, with only Canteen Workers as the sole female attendees. This photo was taken in 1919 by a photographer from the Signal Corps. (Reference number: 111-SC-35255)

Viennese guys , service men, Emanuel Wähner , photographer

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