World War One Military Officers

Historic black and white images of World War One military officers posing in uniform, showcasing camaraderie and leadership during the Great War.

A photograph from World War One showing officers of the 1st Pursuit Group, Air Service. From left to right: Lt. D. G. Hotbert, Asst. Operations Officer; Capt. J. C. Wasconcells, Commanding Officer of the 185th Squadron; Capt. A. A. Crane, Commanding Officer of the 27th Squadron; Capt. L. H. Lyster, Group Adjt.; Major H. E. Hartney, Group Commanding Officer; Capt. J. G. Rankin; 1st Lt. A. L. Cunningham, Group Operations Officer; Lt. C. P. Harrington, Asst. Ad jt. Taken on November 10, 1918 in Rembercourt, Meurthe et Moselle, France.

A photograph from World War One showing officers of the 1st Pursuit Group, Air Service. From left to right: Lt. D. G. Hotbert, Asst. Operations Officer; Capt. J. C. Wasconcells, Commanding Officer of the 185th Squadron; Capt. A. A. Crane, Commanding Officer of the 27th Squadron; Capt. L. H. Lyster, Group Adjt.; Major H. E. Hartney, Group Commanding Officer; Capt. J. G. Rankin; 1st Lt. A. L. Cunningham, Group Operations Officer; Lt. C. P. Harrington, Asst. Ad jt. Taken on November 10, 1918 in Rembercourt, Meurthe et Moselle, France.

Group of officers from Mobile Hospital #2. Standing from left to right: Captain Marburn, Lieutenant Boots, Lieutenant Allison, Captain Trueblood, Lieutenant Frankhauser. Sitting from left to right: Lieutenant Allison, Captain St. John, Lieutenant Grace, Lieutenant Parsons. Photograph taken in Auteuil, Paris, France on August 1, 1918. Passed by A.E.P. censor on July 23, 1918. Issued notes: 15820.

Personnel of Camp Hospital No. 72, Chateau du Loire, Sarthe, France. The officers in the image are identified as Lieutenant J.P. Guillot, Lieutenant W. T. Doherty, Captain R. H. Vose (Surgeon and Chief of Sanitary Corps), Captain D. L. R. Signor (Medical Chief), Lieutenant F.M. Weldy (in charge of G.U. and skin diseases), Lieutenant R.P. Bannister (Head of Surgical Department), and Captain J.T. Hoggard. The photograph was taken on January 5, 1919. Photo ID: 51128.

Caption: "Major General Charles P. Summerall, Commanding General of the 5th Army Corps, along with his staff and commanders of divisions in the 5th Army Corps, gathered for a photograph. Seated from left to right: Maj. Gen. George P. Duncan, Maj. Gen. Charles G. Morton, Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall, Maj. Gen. Harry Hale, and Brig. Gen. Wilson B. Burtt. Standing from left to right: A.W. Foreman, Col. G.M. Pussell, Col. Gordon Johnston, Col. T.H. Emerson, Col. Sidney A. Cloman, and Col. Duncan K. Major Jr. Taken in Nogent Le Roi, Hte Marne, France."

Image shows a group of colored stevedores on duty at U.S. Army Signal Corps Park C in Parois, Meuse, France. The photo was taken on November 22, 1918, and the description number issued was FICE 37854. Private T.R. Shaw was the photographer.

Officers of Base Hospital No. 50 are captured in this image. In the front row, from left to right, are Major J. A. Hawkins, Lt. K. Vaughn, Lt. J. R. Carothers, Lt. H. F. Garman, Lt. H. C. Randolph, Capt. E. O. Jones, Lt. H. B. Thompson, Capt. Copeland Plummer, Capt. A. J. Helton, Major H. E. Allen, Lt. L. Savitsky, Lt. J. Denne, Lt. H. J. Knott, Major F. A. Black, Lt. A. K. Stebbing, Lt. A. F. Mattics. In the rear row, we have Capt. F. T. Wilt, Capt. Robert Hamilton, Lt. E. L. Wilkins, Chaplain W. M. Carroll, Lt. G. A. Braun, Major J. B. Eagleson, Major E. P. Fick, Capt. T. F. Shinnick, Lt. W. W. Schmidt, Lt. G. L. Curran, Lt. H. T. Buckner, Capt. W. E. Lecle, Ltd. Samaneki, Lt. J. A. Lybecker, and Major N. K. A. Cary. This photograph was taken in Mesves, Nievre, France.

Lieutenant Fleming, of the 304th Field Signal Battalion, photographed on May 20, 1918, at Camp Meade in Admiral, Maryland. The image shows the office personnel of the battalion during practice field work. This photograph was issued under the number A-11108 and was released by the W.C.D. to the Photo Division 8 of the C. Signal Corps.

Staff officers of the 166th Infantry, 42nd Division are pictured here in Oberwinter, Germany. From left to right, they are: Col. Benson W. Hough, Comdg. 2nd step, Lt. Col. J.V. Kuznik, Capt. Robert S. Beighen. 3rd step: Capt. R.R. Gowdy, Capt. R.M. Cheslledine. 4th step: Capt. Harry D. Jackson. 5th step: Capt. O.E. Hardway, 6th step: Chaplain J.J. Holiday; Lt. Miller and Lieut. A.L. Monroe. This photograph was taken on January 5th, 19 by SGT.E.M. Hamlin.

Officers of Base Hospital 72. Front row, from left to right: Lt. E.J. Frost; Lt. W.K. Hotchkiss; Capt. L.S. Lippincott; Capt. W.V. Healey; Maj. V.N. Meddis; Maj. C.M. Dollman; Maj. A.M. Meads; Capt. C.T. Faries; Capt. A.L. Knapp; Capt. W.H. Hopkins; Lt. C.E. Warde. Lt. M.S. Harmon in center. Rear row: Lt. E.Bergdahl; Lt. G.D. Griffin; Lt. G.D. Baker; Lt. A.H. Carter; Lt. J.G. Runkel; Lt. A.J. Lewek; Lt. A.S. Cooper; Lt. J.F. Daughterty; Lt. H.J. Loos; Lt. Roy Becket; Lt. J.E. Noll; Lt. C.W. Tidball. Taken in Mesves, Nievre, France. Photographer: Pvt. 1st cl. C.L. Eddy, S.C. Date taken: 1-20-19.

A group of men from the 1st Pioneer Regiment, 3rd Army Corps during World War I. The men in the photo were born in different countries, including Poland, Ireland, Russia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Greece, Romania, France, Denmark, Lithuania, and the USA. The commanding officer is Lt. E.C. Eynon from Wales. The photo was taken in Nixeville, Dept. of Meuse, France. Time of the photo is 1:30 PM. This image was passed by the A.E.F. Censor, but the specific date is not provided. (Source: Photographs of American Military Activities during World War I, Record Group 111-SC, National Archives)

Enlisted personnel of the 3rd Division's Adjutant's Office in Andernach, Rhine, Germany. The photograph shows the 1st row, from left to right: Battalion Sergeant Major A.A. Weinshenk, Infantry; Regiment Sergeant Major D.F. Ogden, Infantry; Battalion Sergeant Major M.C. Hecker, Infantry; Private C. Vadeboncour, Cavalry. In the 2nd row are R.E. Graham, Cavalry; Private H.R. Waters, Artillery; Regiment Sergeant Major A. Cooper, Infantry; Private C.R. Bishop; and Private P.S. Yoder, Artillery. Tel.: Sunden & Smith Incorporated, Practical Publishers, PO Box 18125, Philadelphia, Pa.

Army officers, who have not been identified, are captured in this photograph taken during World War One. The image, labeled NE 67,854, features a group of personnel belonging to the Signal Corps. The photographer received and took the photo using ISED symbols for identification purposes. Additional details are scarce, with only brief notes stating "PERSONNEL. Army officers not identified."

Sergeant Leo Morper standing with Captain A.H. Dunn and his colleagues at Camp Hospital No. 87 in Loir et Cher, France on December 2, 1918. This photograph was taken by an unidentified photographer on January 7, 1919, and passed by the A.E.F. censor. It is numbered as 34175 in the collection.

Lieutenant H.P. Kingsmore of the Signal Corps took this photograph on June 27, 1918 in Washington, D.C. The image depicts the second draft numbers being drawn at the Senate Building. General Enoch Crowder and other officers can be seen in the picture. Note: 912992.

Pilots of the 147th Arrow Squadron pose around a Spad airplane during World War I. The personnel in the photo include various ranks from 1st Lieutenants to Captains, with their names listed. The location of the photo is near Rembe roourt, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The image was issued by the A.E.F censor without a given date.

Battalion Commander and Officers of 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, 5th Division. Photograph taken on November 30, 1918, near Mont St. Martin, France. First row from left to right: Captains R. E. Cotton, O.M. Cutler, E. D. Colvin, Rn. Comdr., Capt. J. Robbins, Lieut. .E. Jones. Second row: Lieutenants C.T. Airey, B.M. ownsend, J. G. Merrick, D. A. Rich, S. W. McAllister, F. W. Hitt. Third row: Lieutenants W. P.Stuart, H. J. Bader, P. R. NelsoN, M.M. Mendel1, E. J. Lowery. Fourth row: Lieut. E.MacClay, Lt. I. Bradfield, Lieut. J. W. MeWhinney.

Officers from the Administrative and Supplies Division of the U.S. military are seen in front of the Q.M. Depot in Gievres, France. The photograph includes 2nd Lt. Paul S. Adams, 1st Lt. C.C. Thomas, Capt. K.C. Towe, Maj. G.L. Tripp, 2nd Lt. W. Penfield, 1st Lt. I.L. Gelser, 1st Lt. W.A. Slick, 1st Lt. E.J. Loucks, 2nd Lt. Austin Williamson Jr., and 1st Lt. A. Petersen. This photo was taken on March 12, 1919.

A photograph taken at Camp Lee, VA in June 1918 shows a group of enlisted men from the 80th Division. This image is number 12,831 from the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One." The description was issued in 2014041 and the symbol is 111-SC-12831. There are no additional notes provided.

Sumber (Surgeon Materiel, Bureau of European Operations) doctors from the 366th Field Hospital in Millery, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photo, taken on 15th November 1918, captures medical personnel attending to patients. Photographer Lipster and Downs, S.C. captured this image during World War One. Caption reference: 111-SC-44018.

Officers of Evacuation Hospital No.1, 26th Division, Sebastopol, France, gathered for a group photo on May 7th, 1918. This image provides documentation of the military activities during World War One. The photograph was taken by a photographer named Sotk Polk.S.C. and is labeled with the identification number 13353.

Enlisted personnel at Convalescent Camp in Mesvres, France. The photo features 46415 Pvt. let el. C.L. Eddy, S.C. and was taken on March 28, 1919. Rect 3696-N9. It depicts a scene of the personnel residing and recovering at the hospital center.

Allied generals of the International Armistice Commission are pictured in this photograph. From left to right in the front row are Maj. Gen. Delobde of the Belgian Army, Mj. Gen. Nudant of the French Army, Maj. Gen. C. D. Rhodes of the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. Haking of the British Army, Maj. Gen. Sir John Adye of the British Army, and Brig. Gen. Green of the British Army. The photo was taken in SPA, Belgium.

Battalion commanders and officers of the 3rd Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, pose for a photo in Longuyon, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The front row, from left to right, consists of Lieut. E. Read, Capt. G.O. Cowen, Capt. J.F. Sullivan, Lieut. Col. L.A. McClure (former commanding officer), Capt. C.E. Martin (commanding officer), Capt. T.B. Hudson, Lieut. J.R. Masterson, Lieut. R.E. Mix. The back row, from left to right, includes Lieut. L.B. Saxe, Lieut. H.F. Horft, Lieut. J.J. Garden, Lieut. H.H. Golding, Lieut. R.J. Exley, Lieut. F.C. Hinderer, Lieut. H.H. Jones, and Lieut. M.H. Dillard. The photo was taken on November 25, 1918. (Reference: Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One)

Soldiers from Camp Meade, Maryland, participate in a parade as a prize for winning the Army National School Essay Contest in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken on May 5, 1920, by photographer S.C. Hitz, and the image has the description symbol RECO 5-11-1920. The photograph's ID is 68518, and it includes infantry from Camp Meade.

Railway Artillery Supply Depot Officer personnel at Mailly, Aube, France. Pictured from left to right, seated: Lt. H. A. Mills, Capt. R. H. Lawton, Capt. R. E. Curtis, Maj. G. A. Kopple, Maj. W. L. McKlinnon, and Capt. A.B. Cox. Standing: Lt. C. R. D. Gibson, Lt. J. H. Lasher, Lt. J. G. C. Salyers, Lt. J. A. Barksdale, Lt. S. Neill, Lt. G. C. Ridgeway, and Lt. R. A. Coburn. Photo taken on March 10, 1919, by Sgt.1st el. W.W.Bell, S.C. (Source: Photo No. 12369, November 18, 1918, description, USAGE: Used in the various Classes after December 1918.)

U.S. Marine Corps officers and enlisted men seen aboard the U.S.S. George Washington during their journey to Paris, France for their role in the Peace Conference. This photograph, taken by Lieutenant E.N. Jackson of the Signal Corps, bears the symbol of recognition "RECO," and was captured in December 1918. Officially issued as "03878."

Group of sailors gathered on the deck of the U.S.S. George Washington in 1918. The photograph was taken in Humber, with the identification number HUMBER -63281. It is a symbolic image capturing the activities of American military during World War One. The photo was taken by a photographer of the Signal Corps, and the description mentions it was received on March 10, 1921, and taken in December 1918. The notes indicate its unique identification number as 9913881.

Caption: "Pilots and mechanics of the 94th Aero Squadron gathered around Lieutenant Fickenbacker's Spad plane, alongside a damaged enemy plane he recently brought down. This image, taken on October 18, 1918, features Lieutenant E. V. Rickenbacker, commander of the 94th Aero Squadron, along with several other officers of the squadron. They include Major Kirby Maxwell and other first and second lieutenants. This photograph is part of the collection of American military activities during World War I."

Training and Instruction Branch of the War Plans Division at the Army War College in May 1918. In the photograph are various military officers, including Colonel R. J. Burt, Colonel P.J. Morrow, Colonel G. H. Sands, Lieutenant Colonel D. McCaskey, Lieutenant Colonel D.H. Currie, Major G.H. Baird, Lieutenant Colonel P.M. Goodrich, Lieutenant Colonel S. Miles, Captain A. A. Ricker, Major W.H. Bell, Major T.W. Brown, and Captain R.B.Patterson. This image was not to be published.

Lieutenant Colonel Adna G. Clark from the C.A.C., Major K. Banning from the S.R.C., Lieutenant Colonel C. W. Weeks from G.S., Major R. M. Johnston from N.A., Major J. R. M. Taylor from U.S.A., Major Bert Underwood from S.R.C., Major H.H. Sargent from U.S.A., and Captain W. E. Moore from U.S. N. A. photographed in May 1918.

A group of Harvard graduates is seen aboard the U.S.S. George Washington during World War One. They are en route to Paris, France to attend the Peace conference. The photograph was taken by Libut E.N. Jackson, a photographer for the Signal Corps. The image was received on March 10, 1921 and taken in December 1918.

A photograph taken on July 21, 1919, in Newport News, VA, showing the Port Inspector's Department at the Port of Embarkation. The image is from the Historical Series of American Military Activities during World War One. The photographer is Sergeant Newberg of the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

Officers from the 117th Signal Corps, 42nd Division, formerly of the 1st Battalion Missouri Signal Corps, photographed during their New Year's mess at the Winger Verein in Bachem, Germany. Taken on January 1, 1919, by SGT. E.G. Hamlin. Image number 463161 in the S.C. Photographer series, recorded on March 28, 1919. Additional note: the location is the Central Cinzer Verein Ahrweiler.

42nd Division staff pictured here, taken on January 8, 1919. Seated left to right are Maj. James J. Crossley, Maj. J.E. Talbot, Maj. Robert J. G111, Lt. Col. Ruby D. Garrett, Lt. Col. C.A. Dravo, Col. John M. Johnson, Col. W.M. Hughes, Maj. Gen. C.A.P.Flagler, Col. J. Fleming, Col. David S. Fairchild, Lt. Col. George V. Graham, Lt. Col. S.M. Rambough, Maj. R.H. Bertram, Maj. A.D. Fetterman, Maj. John A. Wheeler. Standing: Capt. Edward McMurray, Capt. Dennis J. Downing, Maj. Bradford Butler, Maj. A.J. Campbell, Maj. M.V. Sharp, Capt. J.E. Boyd, Lt. H.W. Fletcher, Maj. Hallet, Maj. Angun MacIvor, Maj. A. Mitchell, Capt. Roy B. Gualt, Capt. Cordingly, Capt. E.J. Du Bois. Back row: Lt. N.B. Adams, Lt. Neff, Lt. Clark, Lt. W.J. Curley's, Lt. Murray, Lt. M.L. Potact, Capt. William E. Talbot, Capt. C.H. Gorrill, Capt. L.A. Platto, Capt. Frank B. Varney, Capt. Robert A. Mead, Lt. J.S. Ortel, Lt. William Bradford, Lieut.P.C. Klokling. Issued notes: 46314 SOT.E.G. HAMLIN, S.C. PHOTOGRAPHER NUMBE

Image depicting Japanese officers visiting Rockwell Field, San Diego, California during World War I. The date of the photograph is June 10, 1918. The image shows the officers being received by the commanding officer of Rockwell Field. This image was designated for official use only.

Group of Naval officers aboard U.S.S. George Washington, December 1918. These officers have accompanied the ship on every trip since it joined the transport service. Photograph taken by the Signal Corps. Identification number: SUMBER-63278.

American soldiers of the 9th Field Signal Battalion from the 5th Division posing for a group photo in Merl, Luxembourg on March 1, 1919. The soldiers are identified from left to right as Sgt. Otho J. Holder (Clerk), Sgt. A. R. Otto (Chief Operator), Pvt. Icl.A. Huntington (Operator), Pvt. 1cl.E. Caratu (Draftsman), Pvt. 1cl.F.J.Larkin (Orderly), and Sgt. 1cl.R.L. Stony (Division Wire Chief). The photo was assigned the number 2503 B.

An image showing the Motor Test Block at Eberts Field in Arkansas. This block was used for testing motors at the Army School for Flying Cadets in 1919. The photo was taken by an unknown photographer and is part of the collection of American Military Activities during World War One.

Personnel of the Aviation Clearance Office in Le Harve, Seine Inferieure, France. This photograph was taken on December 10th, 1918, by photographer R.M. Barnes. The image is part of the collection ARHIEN 46134 and provides a glimpse into the activities of the Aviation Clearance Office during World War I.

Group picture of the staff at the Port of Embarkation in Newport News, Virginia. Pictured are various officers and personnel in different roles, including Superintendent of Water Transportation, Depot Supply Officer, Executive Officer, Commanding Officer, Supplies Chief of Staff, Port Surgeon, Port Inspector, Port Storage representative, Rail Transportation officer, Port Adjutant, Troop Movement officer, Surveys officer, Aide, Finance officer, Port Veterinarian, and Utilization officer. This photograph is number 53964 in the Port of Embarkation Series. Photographer: S.C., U.S.A.

Pvt. J.M. Liles, of the Signal Corps, took this photograph on March 1, 1919. It showcases Major Gen. J.T. Dickman and Major Gen. C.T. Bailey of the 3rd Army and 81st Division respectively. The location depicted is Belrupt, Meuse in France. The photograph bears the notes "NURDER VED MC Nov. 11, 1918."

Sgt. Jack Abbott and various non-commissioned officers from Base Hospital No. 15, Chaumont, Hte. Marne, France, posed for a photograph on February 26, 1919. The individuals in the image, organized in rows, include sergeants, corporals, and a hosp. sergeant. The details of their names and ranks are provided.

Cpl. A.Q. Smith of the Motor Transport Corps in Tours, Indre et Loire, France, December 9, 1918. The photo was taken by Photographer 34207. It was received and described on January 7, 1919. The caption mentions that Cpl. Smith is part of the commissioned personnel and that the photograph was passed by the A.E.F. censor. The title "TRE KRIT MTR TRANSPLATGA" is also provided.

Major General Hanson E. Ely, Division Commander, pinning the Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C) on Sergeant Earl Billingsley of Company H, 61st Infantry, 5th Division. The ceremony took place in Esch, Luxembourg, Germany, on December 30, 1918. This is photograph number 44591 taken by Lieutenant William Fox, S.C. Reed documented it on March 1, 1919, and the information was issued along with the notes.

Sgt. Leon Caverly took this photo on May 26, 1918, at Le Bout du Bois in France. The image shows Brig. Gen. James G. Harbord and his staff. From left to right, the staff members are Major Lay, Lieut. Robenson, Major Smith, Lt. Williams, and Mr. Le Gasse. The photograph was censored by the M.I.B. censor and released on June 28, 1918.

Postal Detachment of the 79th division. Back row: Pvt. J.M.Pitts, Pvt.E. J. Donohue, Pvt.W.F.Mitchell, Pvt. J.0. Coapster, Pvt. Russell Herrell, Pvt.M. R. Elliott, Pvt. P. D. Cain. Middle row: Pvt. J. W. Smith, Pvt. M.J. Elzey, Pvt. D. J. Evans, Pvt.C.H. Kelley, Pvt. E.S. Wilson, Pvt.S.P. Snyder, Pvt. W.0. Jacob, Pvt.L.F.Hitselberg. Front row: Cpl.C. A. Schumann, Sgt.Prank Pennybacker, Money Order Clerk Gordon Crawford, Lieut. J.F. Woods, Sgt. C. A. Keiser, Cpl. C.A. New, Cpl.M. J. Snyder. 79th division, Dugny, Meuse, France. Photograph taken on October 29, 1918. (Photographer: Sgt. 1el. Fineberg, S.C.)

Caption: "Photograph of Lt. Dewell and officers from the Intelligence Department of the 32nd Division in Speicher, Germany. From left to right, Lt. Paul B. Clemens, Capt. Wm. J. Niederpraem, 1st Lt. H.J. Lance, and 1st Lt. E.M. Barrow. Taken on Feb. 26, 1919 by Lt. Dewell."

A group of soldiers from the Headquarters Staff of Camp Alexander, Virginia, is photographed at the Port of Embarkation in Newport News, Virginia. This image is a part of the Historical Series and was taken on July 21, 1919, by Sergeant Newberg. The symbol description and notes indicate relevant information and document details of the photograph.

Officers of Evacuation Hospital #30. Front row, left to right: Lieut. J. L. Wozniak; Capt. A. R. McKinney; Chaplain R. N. Cloyd; Lt. W. L. Denton; Capt. J. G. Backstrom; Major F.H. Larey; Major H. T. Price; Major E. P. Richardson; Capt. B.F. MacLean; Capt. S. C. Cox; Capt. K. C. Prichard; Capt. W. S. Cook; Lt. C. A. Johnson. Second row: Lieutenants E.L. Dravo; D. M. Aikman; A. E. Cosby; C. C. Cleveland; B. H. Hildreth; L. W. Smith; J. B. Whaley; C. E. Hyndman; J. M. Doyle; Fred Costen; W. E. Vandevere; E.C. Boyer; J. J. Chisolm; J. D. Mitchell. Location: Mar Sur Allire, Nievre, France.

A group of soldiers participating in military training exercises at Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan, Kansas. The photograph was taken on May 21, 1918, and the image is marked for official use only.

Private C.E. Painter of the S.C. is seen conversing with Major General Clarence R. Edwards of the 26th Division, and General Passaga of the 32nd French Army Corps in Boucq, France on April 28, 1918. Photo was taken on June 6, 1918 and released after being censored on June 10, 1918.

"Factual caption for the image: Officers of the Ordnance Department in Paris, Seine, France. The officers pictured are Capt. Gallatin, Jr., Major Charles C. Goodrich, Major Herbert H. Childs, Col. Edwin D. Bricker, Lieut. Col. Paul L. Pierce, and Major Frank J. Keelty. Photograph taken on February 4, 1919, by photographer Ray Gallivan. Source: Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

Detachment, Base Hospital #70. Pictured are Lt. Col. C.A. Milam, San. C.; Adjt. Lt. Julio R. Soltero; M.C.C.C.; Sgt 1cl Harold L. Quantin. The photo was taken in Allerey, Saone et Loire, France. The photograph was captured on 4-14-19 and bears the military code 51780 Sgt. J.G. Jenes, S.C., with additional notes labeled 37580.

Colonel Owen Seaman of the M.T. Corps is pictured on the left in this photograph taken in Washington, D.C. The symbol issued to Colonel Seaman can be seen in the image. The photograph was received on March 10, 1921 and is labeled with the description and notes "Symbol issued a Col Owen Seaman, M.T. Corps, (left) Washington, D.C. D. Notes $0 68045."

Staff members of Veterinary Hospital #3 in Le Valdahon, Doubs, France, are pictured here. The front row, from left to right, includes Captain Ora L. Campbell, Captain R. H. Schrecegost, 1st Lieutenant R. F. Okershauser, 1st Lieutenant James T. Traylor, and 1st Lieutenant Earl M. Hough. The back row includes 1st Lieutenant G.W. Ellwits, 2nd Lieutenant C. Charles M. Laird, 2nd Lieutenant Henry L. Kilhoffer, 2nd Lieutenant Clark S. Burgett, and 1st Lieutenant Clafton. RECO 51492 Date:4-5-19 Issued Number: 1-27 19 Photographer: Unknown

Army exhibit at a military pageant during World War One. The photograph, taken by Signal Corps photographer Reco, captures the event. The exhibit showcases various technologies and equipments used by the army during the war.

Personnel of officers and nurses at Camp Hospital, No. 31, located in Mencon, Morbihan, France. The photograph, taken by W.W. Soper, was received on 4-14-19 and is labeled as photograph number 137-F9. The photograph was issued on 1-16-19 and falls under the category of personnel at the camp hospital. This information is recorded in DMC notes as 0857817.

This photograph, labeled 111-SC-25861, shows a group of Q.M.C. (Quartermaster Corps) officers during World War One. The officers, from left to right, are identified as Major James T. MacDonald, Captain Rot. L. McLeon (Commanding Officer of Q.M.C. Det.), 2nd Lt. Ernest B. Livy (Assistant Post Q.M.), 2nd Lt. John R. Porterfield (Assistant C.O., Q.M.C. Det. and censor), and 2nd Lt. William E. Taske (Assistant Post Q.M.). The photograph was taken on October 1, 1918, in Tours, France, by Corporal G. Carnochan. The exact date of publication is unknown, and the image was passed by the A.E.P. (Army Examination and Placement) Censor. It was issued by the W.P.C. (War Photo Clearinghouse) and the PE.Mi.QMC. (Publicity and Educational Material of the Quartermaster Corps).

Officers at Camp Hospital 33 in Brest, Finistère, France. The photograph was taken on December 30th, 1918, by Private W. W. Soper. The image is part of the collection 1610-19, with the official description stating it was taken for record-keeping purposes. The photo is numbered 48721.

Cpl. Lubbe prepares for a balloon flight from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia to boost the 4th Liberty Loan during World War I. In this photo, taken on October 21, 1918, Major General Wm. L. Kenly and his party are seen entering the basket of the balloon. The image was censored and released by the M.I.D. censor on October 30, 1918.

Group of officers and sailors from the Hospital Detachment aboard the U.S.S. George Washington on their way to Paris, France for duty with the Peace Conference. This photograph was taken in March 1919 by a Signal Corps photographer. Catalogued as number 63286 and issued with the description "GROUP OF OFFICERS AND SAILORS of the Hospital Detachment aboard the U.S.S.George Washington." Additional notes indicate the photograph as 99L3284.

Personnel of the Play Factory in Tours, France entertain American soldiers during World War One. The photo shows members of the Play Factory engaged in a performance or rehearsal. The image was taken by the Signal Corps and is part of the Entertainment Section, Tours, France collection.

Major J.M. Campbell and Major F.J. Griffin, both from the U.S. Army, are pictured aboard the U.S.S. George Washington. The photograph was taken on December 1918 by an unidentified Signal Corps photographer. This image is assigned the number 63240 and a symbol of E. It is part of the collection which was captured in 1921.

Lieut. Col. J.R. Sears, Col. J.R. Delafield, Mr. Joseph Fairbanks, Honorable Benedict Crowell and other members of the War Department Claims Board are seen in this photograph. The image was taken on March 26, 1920, in Washington, DC.

Caption: Group of officers from the 12th Infantry, Camp Hill, Virginia, at the Port of Embarkation in Newport News. Photograph taken on July 21, 1919, by Sergeant Newberg. This image is part of the historical series documenting American military activities during World War I. Record number: 56873.

King George decorating American troops at Molliens-au-Bois, France. General Pershing is present. The photo was taken on August 6, 1918. The table used for the decoration ceremony is in the image. Passed by A.E.F. Censor on September 1, 1918. Photographed by Sgt. Jackson.

Non-commissioned Officers of Camp Hospital No. 45, Aix les Bains, Savoie, France. In the photograph, from left to right, are Sgt. Albert E. Cross, Sgt. Chas W. Penderson, Sgt. Sidney E. Kelley, Cpl. Paul Heckard, Sgt. Clarence H. Cook, Cpl. Win. Porce, and sitting in the center Sgt. 1st Cl. George H. Derr. Photo taken on January 21, 1919.

Group photo of personnel from Camp Hospital #10 in Prauthoy, Haute Marne, France. The personnel are arranged in three rows. Front row consists of Surg. Asst. J. L. Shipley, Sgt. M.B. Weber, Sgt. C.H. Friederichsen, Sgt. H.H. Woodman, Sgt. 1st Cl. E.C. Stratton, Sgt. 1st Cl. J.R. Harrison, Sgt. J. W. Parkin, and Corp. W. Christian. Second row includes Sgt. F. C. Grenzenbach, Act. Sgt. L. R. Wilfong, Sgt. R. L. Cota, Sgt. H. B. Crist, Sgt. R.C. Ewing, and Sgt. J. Reseigh. Third row features Pvt. 1st cl. O.C. Langford, Pvt. E.S. Lane, Pvt. 1st cl. A.S. Barker, and Act. Sgt. M.F. Steffenson. Photographer: Sgt. A.L. Villanova, S.C. Date taken: 3-27-19. Photo ID: 45040.

Officers of the Ordnance and Construction Departments in a group photograph. Sitting, left to right: Major Noss, Lt. Col. Durant, Col. Willoutt, Lt. Col. Pease, Capt. Day. Standing, left to right: Major Burt, Capt. Hudgins, Capt. Foster, Capt. Manice, Maj. Kelly, Maj. Hyland, Capt. Hays. Taken in February 1919. Photo ID: 37319.

Lieutenant H.P. Kingsmore, a member of the Signal Regiment Corps, featured in this photograph taken on July 2, 1918, in Washington, D.C. The image captures a moment just before the drawing of the second draft numbers at the Senate Building. General Peyton C. March, Secretary Newton D. Baker, and General Enoch Crowder were all present at the event.

Caption: "Captain Stoup of the 13th Engineers Railway during Memorial Day, 1918. This photograph was taken by an unidentified photographer from the American Expeditionary Forces. Officially numbered SUBJECT 47156, it showcases the activities of the Engineer Corps during World War I."

Enlisted members of Base Hospital 44 in Mesves, Nievre, France. This photograph features Private C.L. Eddy, S.C. It was taken on March 28, 1919, by the photographer with reference number 3699-N9. Description and issuing details are noted. The photo captures the enlisted personnel of Base Hospital 44 on January 20, 1919.

Officers of the Motor Transport Corps, taken on Jan. 11, 1919. Standing from left to right: Capt. W.P. Pear, Lieut. La Rue T. Hildum, Capt F. F. Jarvis, Lieut. B.E. Yale. Seated from left to right: Lieut. H.V. Williams, Manus L. A. Roberts, D.C. Cain, P. P.V. Keating, J.B. Miller, A.G. Walker, F.P. Poe, J.G. Duckett, H.R. Noble, S.M. Brading, J.K. Underwood, E.G. Holiday Brickley, O. Smyri, and Mac Donald. Approved by M.I.D. Censor on Jan. 18, 1918. Photograph number 31270.

Major General Robert L. Howze, Commanding the American Third Division of the Army of Occupation in Germany, awards Distinguished Service Crosses to officers of the 6th Engineers. The ceremony took place at Remich, Luxembourg, and recognized their bravery in the battle at Claire-Chenes woods in the Argonne.

"Officers of the Administrative Division in Tours, France during World War I. Lt. Col. M.H. Hanson, Chief of the Division, is pictured with his assistants: 2nd Lt. T.J. Weed, 2nd Lt. W.P. Hicks, 2nd Lt. A.E. Heaton, and 2nd Lt. Charles Kozminski. This photograph received on November 12, 1918."

Officers of stevedore units hold up a championship flag just before raising it. Lt. Col. C.G.H. Stern of the Quartermaster Corps is on the left, Lt. Col Walter E. Conley of the Engineer Corps is in the center, and Maj. John Meill of the Quartermaster Corps is on the extreme right. This photo was taken in Brest, France.

"Unidentified soldiers from the 28th Division's 103rd Field Signal Battalion inside the kitchen near Boullonville, France. The soldiers are identified as Cooks Hubbard, Laity, Vates, and Leasher, and Sergeants Fleming and Fisher. Photo taken on October 23, 1918, but censor date not available."

"Image shows Lt. Col. F. C. Miller, Q. M. C., and his assistants from Division Q.M. 2nd Div., being photographed by Sgt. F. G. Carno chan, S. C. in La Cheppe, Marne, France. This photo was taken on October 18, 1918 and passed by A.E.F. Censor. Issued notes refer to Division 3-4."

Students at Wilbur Wright Aviation Field in Fairfield, Ohio, studying machine gun parts. This photograph, taken on June 1, 1918, shows a group of students learning about the various components of a machine gun. The photo was received on July 11, 1918, from the commanding officer of Wilbur Wright Field. Photographer: Corp. J. O. McDonnell. Description number: 54262. Notes: none.

American Red Cross Hospital Centre in Vittel, France, June 22, 1918. This photograph shows a group of officers and nurses during World War One. The image was taken by Sgt. Moscioni and was approved by the A.E.F. censor on July 29, 1918. Labelled as 111-SC-16141, it was part of a series of photographs documenting American military activities during the war, with this specific image taken on August 24, 1918. Photograph issued with the designation C. NOTES 16141.

French, British, and American officers salute the colors during an American Independence Day celebration in Tours, France. The officers pictured from right to left are Gen. Pillenneau (French), Gen. Requichot (French), and Brig. Gen. Johnson Hagood (American). The photograph was taken on July 4, 1918, by Sgt. Moscioni and approved by AEF censor on August 17, 1918.

Personnel of Camp Hospital #24 in Langres, Haute Marne, France. The photograph includes various ranks and names of individuals in the first, second, and third rows. Sergeant A. L. Villanova took the photo, and it was received on December 1, 1919. The total issued quantities are listed as 00 SUMBE 13 1-349, and the notes indicate reference number 45076.

Infantrymen of the 90th Division purchasing sweets from a French shop in Elercourt, Meuse, France, after their return from the St. Mihiel fight. The photo was taken on October 5, 1918, by 1st Lt. R. W. Sears, S.C. It was issued after being reviewed by the A.E.F. censor.

Newspaper correspondents on board the USS George Washington enroute to Paris, France with Peace Commission. The photograph, taken in December 1918, shows the correspondents on deck, capturing an important moment in American military activities during World War I. This image highlights the role of journalism in reporting on the peace negotiations.

American soldiers in France wearing the latest type of gas masks during World War One. This photo was taken on February 7, 1918, and released by the War Office Department to the Photo Division on August 8, 1918.

Soldiers conducting military training exercises 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.

Capt. A.O. Van Suetendall, Major E.S. Bronson, and Capt. M.H. Morrow are seated from left to right in the Office of the Director of Purchase. Standing are Mr. H.W. Gardes and Mr. E.D. Parker. This photograph was taken on April 8, 1919, and assigned the description number TDTO419. A total of 3-4000 copies were issued. Photographer: Cpl. Comba, S.C. Notes: 946927.

"In this photograph taken during World War I, we see a group of American soldiers known as Spanish-American troops. They belonged to the Signal Corps and numbered 67,068. This image provides a visual representation of the different types of soldiers serving in the American military during the war."

General Diaz, commander of the Italian Armies, photographed in a studio of a sculptor in Paris, France in 1918. The photo was taken by the Signal Corps and issued to General Diaz. (Note: Photograph number 62934, with the symbol description REC 2-19-1921, and a note stating the number of total photographs as 201.9934.)

A photograph of the Merchant Marine Band during World War One. The image shows the band members dressed in military uniforms, with instruments in hand. The band played an important role in boosting morale and entertaining soldiers during the war.

Major W.E. Marble, Division Ordnance Officer, 32nd Div., is pictured with a group of German children wearing non-descript German army clothing in Speicher, Germany. This photo was taken on December 3, 1918, by Lt. Dowell. The description number for this image is 41061.

Battalion officers of THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY R.O.T.C. posing for a photograph in 1918. This photo was taken by a photographer and assigned the number 55139. It is a part of the photographs documenting American military activities during World War One.

Staff officers of the 31st Division, including Maj. Gen. Leroy S. Lyon, Col. Kenyon, Capt. E. R. Armsby, and Capt. Chas. E. McDowell, waiting for their division near the front. Taken on August 20, 1918, in Chatel Chehery, Ardennes, France. This photograph passed the A.E.F. censor, but the exact date is unknown.

Soldier using a portable radio set during World War One. Portable radios were issued to soldiers for communication purposes on the battlefield.

President Woodrow Wilson and members of the Marine Guard aboard the U.S.S. George Washington during their journey to Paris, France. This photo, labeled as number 63663, was taken in December 1918 by the Signal Corps.U.S.A. The image shows President Wilson and the Marines on the ship. The description notes that this photograph is symbolic of the president's trip to Paris. It was issued with the identification code O NOTEB 0063463.

Maj. Gen. Hanson E. Ely addressing men of the 5th Division in Longuyon, France during World War I. The photograph was taken on November 27, 1918, by photographer Wm. Fox. This image is number 8 in the series, with the official reference number 49285.

Personnel of Camp Hospital No. 48 in Recey sur Ource, Cote D'Or, France. From left to right, front row: Corp. Patrick O'Neil, Sgt. Victor Slott, Sgt. Russell Yoder, Hosp. Sgt. Elwood W. Wilson, Sgt. Carl R. Wallgren, Sgt. J.G. Harvey, Sgt. W.R. Buddenhagen, Sgt. Joe Nebali. Second row: Corp. F.H. Knispel, Corp. E.C. Mettimore, Sgt. E.F. Gaetz, Sgt. LeRoy Sorenson, Pvt. L.E. McArdle. Third row: Pvt. J.D. Mullins, Pvt. P. Fatibone. Photograph taken by Sgt. A.L. Villanova on March 27, 1919, and received on March 62, 1919.

Nurses of Base Camp 35, located in Mars-sur-Allier, Nièvre, France, attend to wounded soldiers during World War One. This photo, captured on January 3, 1919 by photographer A.E.P., showcases the significant role that nurses played in providing medical care and support to soldiers during the war.

Major A.C. Tipton, G-3 of the 4th Division, and Captain Hamilton Fish, captain of the 4th Division football team. The photo was taken in Bad Bertrich, Rhine Province, Germany. The photo was issued on January 28, 1919, and taken by Photographer 3-27-19 with the subject being 45194 Sgt. 1st Class C.E. Dunn, S.C.

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