World War One Village Scenes

Historic images depicting war-torn French villages with American soldiers, families, and the aftermath of artillery damage, highlighting the impact of WWI.

Allied decorations in the background as American soldiers and a French family with push carts are seen in the foreground. This image depicts a scene from a higher vantage point in Conflans, Meurthe et Mosselle, France taken on November 22, 1918.

Allied decorations in the background as American soldiers and a French family with push carts are seen in the foreground. This image depicts a scene from a higher vantage point in Conflans, Meurthe et Mosselle, France taken on November 22, 1918.

A photograph showing the aftermath of heavy artillery fire in the town of Chevreux, France during World War One. The buildings in the image are heavily destroyed, indicating the extent of the damage caused by the war. The photo is captured with the reference number G-2 66069 and was taken on an unspecified date. The photographer received the image on May 12, 1919, and it has been issued and described.

Image of a Baldwin locomotive, numbered 57928 S.C., belonging to the 21st Grand Div. Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France during World War One. The locomotive is in good condition and has the symbol "E" on it. This photo was taken on October 29th, 1918, with the photographer HECO and issued by the United States.

"The photograph showcases the devastated village of Etain, France during World War One. The image features the railroad running through the town, playing a crucial role in transporting supplies to the affected population. This photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, and is numbered 0-2 59861 in the collection of Photographs of American Military Activities."

Soldiers and civilians survey the damage inflicted on the town of Azannes, France, during World War One. The town, located by a river, was heavily bombarded by enemy artillery fire. Sunber G-2 captured the destruction in this photograph. Taken on the symbol date 5-12-194, the image portrays the severe impact of the war.

American soldiers construct a pontoon bridge at Chateau Thierry during World War One. The photograph, taken on June 30, 1919, bears the number 59466 and was captured by photographer Reco. It is part of a series of images depicting American military activities during the war.

This is an image of Pvt. J.E. Gibbon of the Signal Corps. It was taken on September 29, 1918, in Gercourt, Meuse, France. The photograph shows an unfinished concrete construction plant that was captured by the 131st Infantry, 33rd Division. The plant was being enlarged and was used as an electric power plant. The photograph was passed by the A.E.F. Censor, and the exact date is unknown.

Sergeant P. Buettner of the Signal Corps, pictured in Simmern, Rhine Province, Germany on March 1, 1919. This photograph, identified as 111-SC-42372, was taken on "Cber Strasse" and features the 3rd Division. It was issued on December 1, 1916, and is part of a series of photographs numbered 42375.

Aerial view of Celles, France, revealing the location where German forces were stationed during World War One. The photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, and the description symbol is "BU." This provides a factual account of the image without any creative elements.

Image of Headquarters, farm building and house in northwest corner of Mont sur Curville, Marne, France. The photo was taken on November 17, 1918. This location served as the command post for the 28th Division during World War One. Photographer number: 111-SC-40340.

A view of oak logs being transported on tracks and hauled up to a large double mill at the largest lumber camp in France, operated by the 20th Engineers. This photograph was taken on July 8, 1918, by Pvt. W. W. Hubbard and received on August 24, 1918. It was passed by the A. E. F. Censor on July 29, 1918.

Pvt. Cobb of the 26th Division bids farewell to his comrades as they prepare to return home. P. Sibley, correspondent for the Boston Globe, captured this moment in Mussy Sur Seine, France on August 19, 1918. The photo was passed by the A.E.F. censor and is d...

American soldier from Company E, 39th Infantry, 4th Division, glancing at an old monument on the Rhine river, which commemorates the Prussian victory over the French in 1871. The soldier was stationed in Coblents, Rhenish Prussia, Germany. This photograph was taken on February 26, 1919 and assigned the identification number 40658.

The town of Nouvron, France, is heavily damaged with only a few standing buildings left, as seen in this photograph taken during World War I. The damage was the result of intense enemy artillery fire. This image was captured on May 12, 1919, and is documented under the number G=24 65103.

Troops from the 125th Infantry, 32nd Division, stationed in Mayen, Germany. The photograph was taken on February 26, 1919, by Lt. Dewell, s.c. It is one of the images from the collection of American Military Activities during World War One.

The image shows the entrance to the village of Menacourt in France, where the U.S. Marines were billeted during World War I. U.S. Marines can be seen stationed outside the village. The photograph was taken by an unidentified photographer and is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

American soldiers from the 26th Division preparing to return home after the end of World War One. The soldiers are saying goodbye to their French companions in Mussey Sur-Seine, France. The photo was taken on an unspecified date and was cleared by the A.E.P. censor.

The image showcases the decimated marketplace in the town of Vimy, France, as a result of enemy artillery fire during World War One. This image, taken by the G-2 photographer on May 12, 1919, carries the description number 65861 and was issued under the symbol E.U. Notes indicate its reference as 3-0000.

Sergeant C.H. White of the 17th Engineers is shown in this photograph taken on April 27, 1918, at Azerailles, France. The image depicts a Q.M. warehouse and depot. The photograph was censored and released by the M.I.B. censor on June 14, 1918.

A street scene in the town of Anoux, France, during its occupation by German troops. The photo was taken by photographer Beco and has the ID number G-2 and description label issued by the photographer. The symbol R.U. is also found. Additional notes indicate it was part of a larger collection.

Soldiers from the 24th Engineers of the U.S. Army's 9th Development Battalion are seen constructing Camp #9 at Montoir, France on June 20, 1918. The photograph was taken by Corp. F. G. Carnochan and received on August 24, 1918. It was passed by the A.E.F. Censor on August 6, 1918.

Sgt. 1cl. Morris Fineberg captured this photograph on 3-12-19 in Stenay, Meuse, France. The image shows a shack containing approximately 200 shells that are ready to be exploded. This shack serves the purpose of preventing shell fragments from causing damage to nearby buildings. It is part of the Pield Ammunition Office under the Ordnance Dept. of the 1st Army. (Caption: Sgt. 1cl. Morris Fineberg captured a photograph of a shack housing about 200 shells awaiting detonation in Stenay, Meuse, France, on 3-12-19. The shack protects nearby buildings from potential damage caused by shell fragments. This setup is part of the Pield Ammunition Office, housed under the Ordnance Dept. of the 1st Army.)

The photograph, taken by Pet. H. V. Bell, S.C., shows the Y.M.C.A. (Young Men's Christian Association) at Hanlon Field in Chaumont, Hte.Marne, France during World War One. It was taken on October 16, 1918, and is labeled as photograph number B from the collection with the identification number 29496. The Y.M.C.A. played a significant role in providing support and services to American soldiers during the war. The photograph's verso does not have any additional information.

Co. A., 2nd Engineers, constructing an underground Post Command (P.C.) in a former quarry located between Menil-la-Tour and Andilly, France. Photo taken on March 13, 1918, by Pvt. 1st Class M. Barnes, S.C. This image was assigned number 8410 and released on April 23, 1918 by the War College Division.

Sgt. Eikleberg of the Submarine Chasers poses in front of the Number 9 Citizens of Sedan, Ardenes, France. They are inspecting trenches along the river bank which were dug by English prisoners under German supervision. This photograph was taken on November 17, 1918 and received on February 13, 1919.

Private W.H. Els of the 8th Cavalry is photographed inside a dayplane assembly at the Air Service Assembly Plant in Romorantin, France. The photo was taken on July 31, 1918. This image was released by the A.E.F. Censor and was part of the 21646 series of photographs.

A stationary Coventry Special Air compressor in Beauval, Somme, France during World War One. Photographer Cpl. Earl E. Evans captured this image on March 27, 1919. The photograph is identified with the description code 188UED, the number code H 00, and the date code 1-17-19. (Image source: Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One)

This photograph shows a square in Verdense, France during World War One. The image was taken by photographer number 65486 on May 12, 1919. The photograph depicts soldiers and military activities, with the symbol E.U. visible. Additional notes about the image are unclear.

Image depicting a Y.M.C.A. hut made of canvas at Camp Ramsen in St. Nazaire, France, used by the 509th Colored Engineers and 17th Regiment Engineers during World War One. Photo taken on April 4, 1918. Photograph number 111-SC-10391, received on May 9, 1918.

President Wilson arrives in Paris and is greeted by a crowd gathered at Place de la Concorde. The photo was taken by Maj. Hardy on February 10, 1919. The view is from Hotel Grillon in Paris, France.

The image captures the funeral procession of Lieut. Herring departing from Camp Pullman, France during World War One. The photograph was taken by the Signal Corps photographer, symbol Sumber 58288. The description notes that the image was taken on July 15, 1919, with the issuance date of February 10, 1919. Additional information states that the funeral is marked by military personnel, denoted as SPARR and IN THE 3-004.

Headquarters of the 82nd Division, United States Army, in Rest Area No. 10. The building houses the offices of the Commanding General, the Chief of Staff, and the Divisional Signal Officer. Located in Prautchy, Haute Marne, France, the image also shows a French telephone office on the right. This photograph was taken on January 17, 1919, by T.T.R. W. Sears.

Sergeant L. J. Rode of the Signal Corps captured this photograph on June 18, 1918, at Aer Intercept Station No. 81 in Boyaumeix, France. The station was established on June 14, 1918, and belonged to the Radio Section of the Signal Corps. The American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) approved this image, although no exact date is mentioned. 32588- 2006.

Image of Captain Earl Cooper, Signal Corps, standing outside a former German telegraph and dispatch office, which has been converted into a billet for members of Headquarters Troop, 5th Army Corps, near Harricourt, Meuse, France. The photo was taken on November 13, 1918, and received on January 2, 1919. Pdated by A.E.P. censor, no date specified.

Soldiers from the 319th Infantry, 160th Brigade, 80th Division, can be seen crossing a bridge over the Canal M in Dizier, France. The soldiers, led by Lt. Sears, are marching towards Aney le Franc. The photograph was taken by Lt. S.C. Sears and is part of the MED 2-1049 collection.

Workers at Camp Pullman in France are seen setting the underframe on a truck, track number 4, belonging to the 21st Grand Division Transportation Corps. The photograph was taken on June 22, 1918, by an unknown photographer. The image was catalogued under the number 57322 S.C. and carries the description symbol 'RECO 7-21-19'. Notes mention the quantity 3-0000.

German soldiers can be seen occupying Montfaucon, France, amidst the ruins of buildings destroyed by heavy artillery firing during World War One. This photograph, captured by Sunser G-2 65706, was received and documented on May 12, 1919.

Cpl. Allen Henson photographed Juvigny, France after it was evacuated by the Germans during World War One. The image was taken in 1918. It was issued with the designation number 14,1918 and passed the A.E.F. censor. The photographer's identification number is P.N. 21918.

21st Grand Division Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France, engaged in track construction in Aytre. This photograph is numbered 57866 and was taken on October 21, 1918. The photographer received it on July 15, 1919. It is a historical image depicting military activities during World War One.

German soldiers constructing a wooden tank in Raismes, Nord, France during World War One. This makeshift tank was one of many constructed by the Germans while they occupied the area. Photographed by Cpl. Earl E. Evans on March 27, 1919.

Cpl. J. Dickson captures a photo of a street corner in Vieville-sous-les-Cotes, France during World War One. The foreground showcases multiple German signs, while the background displays destroyed buildings. The image passed the A.E.F. censor, although the exact date of approval is unknown.

Image of Corporal Swain, a photographer, taken on November 26, 1918, during World War I. The photo showcases numerous ships of various types docked at La PalMoe, Charente Inferi-auire, France. This image was assigned the number 41394 in the collection.

"Sgt. Paul W. Cloud captured this photograph on Sept. 21, 1918, showing the shelling and burning of Thiaucourt in Meurthe et Moselle, France. The image passed the A.E.F. censor and was issued as part of the collection with the catalog number 25328."

This photograph shows a roadway leading into the Village of Rouvroy, France during World War One. The photo was taken by Photographer 59631. It was taken on 5-12-19 and has the designated identification number G-2. The description states that it is a roadway leading into the village. It is marked with the symbol "E.U."

West Point Class of 1921 on a tour through Italy. The image shows a military fete at Macoa Barracks, located in the garrison of Rome. The photograph was taken by LT. COL. G.R. HARRISON, and the photo file was received on 12-1-1919. This image falls under EU symbol description C and has reference number 64825.

Soldier F.G. Carnochan, S.C., stands in front of the ovens of T. Bakery Co. 326, which supplies bread to the 19th Engineers, 158th Brigade in Nazaire and Camp de Costquidan, France. This photograph was taken on September 4, 1918, and has been approved by the A.E.P. censor.

"Photograph depicting a railroad station that was blown up by enemy fire during World War One. The image is labeled as "NUMBER 59718 G-2₂ PHOTOGRAPHER REC'D 5-12-19. TAKEN DESCRIPTION SYMBOL E. U. A RAILROAD STATION BLOWN UP BY ENEMY FIRE. ISSUED!" One can note the destruction caused by the attack on the station."

West Point Class of 1921 on tour through Italy, captured by photographer Igal Sarrison in December 1919. This photograph shows a birds-eye view of Florence, Italy. The image is numbered 64886 according to cataloging information, and it is described as the West Point Class on their tour. The notes mention alternate identification - 67686.

President Wilson observes a demonstration of a wireless telephone at the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 22, 1918. The demonstration showcases communication between the White House Grounds and an airplane. The photograph is marked with the identifier number 27241 and was taken by Photographer Op1, MacKensie, S.C. (1918).

German soldiers cemetery at Amifontaine, France. This photograph, labeled as number G-2 and taken by photographer 65894, shows the cemetery where German soldiers are buried. The description states it is the German Soldiers Cemetery located in Amifontaine, France. The abbreviation "NEC'D 5/12/19" indicates the date the photograph was filed, and "TAKES DESCRIPTION" suggests it was taken for recording purposes. The note "SYMBOL E HI" could refer to a symbol or marking associated with the cemetery. Lastly, "Deutscher Heidenfriedheleifuntaine 3" may be a misspelling or transcription error.

German soldier washing clothes at a pump in Verdenal, France. Photograph taken on May 12, 1919, by an unidentified photographer. This street scene captures a soldier from the German army performing his laundry duties. The pump used is identified as NUMATE G-2. Photo description: 65853.

Caption: Sergeant L. P. Morper, S. C., is seen in this photograph taken on August 10, 1918. The image shows the 320th Regiment Infantry's Light Trench Mortar Battery from the 80th Division, just before they departed for the front line trenches. Also pictured are Corporal J. A. Miljus (on the left) and Corporal Joe Harris (holding the center mortar), who were notable athletes in their respective sports. This photograph was taken in Saulty, France during World War I.

Lieutenant Mayhew of the Infantry is shown in the photograph next to a captured German threshing machine during the American offensive in the St. Mihiel Salient. The location is Woinville, Meuse, France. The image was released by the A.E.F. Censor, although the exact date is unknown. Word Count: 51

Soldier testing the engine and gun of a C.E. aircraft at the Air Service Production Center #2 in Romorantin, France. Photographed by Pvt. L.P. Goldshlag on July 24, 1918. This image is held by the A.E.P. censor for official use only. (Caption: 111-SC-17654 Aviation - StillPixFindingAid)

American soldiers standing at attention to the colors during an American Independence Day celebration in Tours, France. The photograph was taken on July 4th, 1918, by Sgt. A. Moscioni of the Signal Corps. It was passed by the A.E.P. censor on July 29th, 1916.

Sgt. McGarrigle at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Florida. The photograph was taken on November 22, 1918, and shows the officers' quarters and recently erected school buildings in the camp. The photo was approved by the M.I.D. censor on December 4, 1918.

Sgt. 1cl. Pineberg captured this photograph on Dec. 2, 1918. The image shows a general view of Brabant sur Meuse in Meuse, France, looking towards the Meuse River. It was passed by the A.E.F. censor, although the exact date is unknown. These details are noted in the caption.

Soldier retrieving a cable from the Ayer, Massachusetts telephone exchange and entering an underground passage to Camp Devens, located east of the West Gate. Identified as photograph 43440.

Soldiers at the New Mexico College of A. and M. A. in State College, N.M., are seen mixing concrete during World War One. The photograph, labeled subject 58992 S.A.T.C., was taken on April 27, 1919, and is part of the official photographer's records.

Cpl. R. H. Eagleston working in Motor Transport Machine Shop number 302 and repair shop in Le Nouvello, France. The photo was taken on September 2, 1918. Image received on October 14, 1918 and passed by A.E.F. censor. Clarification: This is a photograph from the Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One collection.

A convoy of ammunition trucks from the 3rd Division makes its way to the front line in Courboin, France. Photograph taken by Pvt. J. E. Gibbon in August 1918 and issued by the American Expeditionary Forces censor on August 13, 1918.

"An American soldier stands in front of a unique road decoration in Volailles, Belgium, honoring the 7th Army Corps. The decoration showcases the town's appreciation for the American military during World War One."

American troops entering German territory are greeted with cheers from the civilian population in Kunsich, Luxemburg, Germany. This photograph, taken by Sgt. McAuley on November 20, 1918, captures the historic moment of the first American presence in German territory during World War One.

Camp Hospital No. 52 at Le Mans, Sarthe, France. The image shows a courtyard with the abbaye on the right and administration offices on the left, located behind the arches. This photograph was taken on January 7, 1919, by W.H. Fris and belongs to the Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One collection. The image has a number RECO 4-5-19 and a camera aperture setting of 250-F9.

Corporal D.J. Sheenan, South California, is photographed on August 24, 1918, reviewing the 5th and 6th Marines of the 2nd Division Headquarters in Ste. Aulde, France with General Pershing. The soldiers have been awarded Distinguished Service Crosses. This image was passed by the A.E.P. Censor on July 29, 1918. Note: There are supposed typo discrepancies in the image description.

Camp Les Pleyers in the district of Mimizan, Landres, France, featured numerous mills and yards. This photograph was taken by Photographer S.C. Morris on December 18, 1919. The image, labeled 32759 SOT, depicts the industrial activities within the camp. Caption information recd on April 8, 1919, and the description includes the issued notes labeled 32159.

A panoramic view of H.R. 11/10/18, a hospital center in France during World War One. The center houses seven Base Hospital Units and has the capacity to accommodate 40,000 patients. The tents visible in the image serve as quarters for convalescents. Photographed by Sgt. W.8.Legge, S.C., with the code number 111-SC-33033. The location is noted as Medical Corps Mars, Sur Allier, Nievre, France.

Private L. P. Goldshlag of the Signal Corps (S.C.) photographed motor cars utilized in the construction of the largest aviation supply field in Romorantin, France. The photo was taken on June 8, 1918, and was received by Headquarters of the Eastern Department on July 22, 1918. It was passed by the A.E.B. Censor on July 2, 1918. Image no. 14760.

Etalle, Belgium, showing the destructive aftermath of heavy artillery fire. The buildings in the photograph have been severely damaged or destroyed as a result of the war. The image provides evidence of the impact of warfare on civilian infrastructure during World War One.

Caption: Members of Company D, 30th Regiment Engineers, clearing a road of debris in Torcy, France on July 22, 1918. In the background, a ruined church can be seen. This photograph was taken by Sgt. A. C. Duff and was issued under description number 16360. It was approved by the A. E. F. Censor on August 6, 1918.

Capt. M.L. Warrel stands by a monument marking the burial site of the first Confederate Soldier of the Civil War. The image captures construction work in progress. The photograph was taken on October 18, 1919, and the symbol A was issued on October 13, 1919. The accompanying notes mention the additional identifier 0264580.

This photograph shows Hangars B that were constructed for the purpose of accommodating Handley Page planes. These hangars were used by the 169th Aero Squadron stationed in Andover, England. The photograph was taken by C. D. Donnelly, a photographer associated with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. It was taken on July 30, 1918, and the image was cleared for release by the A.E.F. censor on August 20, 1918.

Flat car from the 21st Grand Div. Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France. The photo was taken on August 5, 1918, and was designated as number 57529 by the Signal Corps. The car is seen from a three-quarter view and bears the symbol of the 21st Grand Div. Transportation Corps.

Lt.E.O.Herrs of the Signal Corps captured this photograph on July 2, 1918 at Mandres, France. The image shows a street scene near the 83rd Division Headquarters. The photograph was approved by the A. E. P. Censor on July 29, 1918.

Caption: "Lt. Strohmeyer overseeing the placement of piles and timbers under American docks in Bassens, Gironde, France, on February 10, 1919. This photograph, numbered 111-SC-38137, was taken on January 2, 1919 as part of the ongoing reconstruction efforts. Additional notes can be found in DERE 38187."

Members of West Point's Class of 1921, including Lt. Col. Gr. Harrison, are seen on a tour through Italy. In this photograph, they can be seen on the canals of Venice in a group. The photograph was taken on December 1, 1919, and is numbered 64908.

Soldier from the 16th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Pvt. E.A. Brotherhood of S.C, photographed on March 1st, 1919. The picture shows members of the regiment in Thelonne, Ardennes, France, navigating through a back street while under intense machine gun fire from German forces during World War One. October 11th, 1918, is the issued number.

A view of the camp of Co. C, 506th Engineers in Bordeaux, St. Sulpice Ison, France. The photograph was taken on August 26, 1918, by Pvt. J.W. Beach of the Signal Corps. It was approved by the A.E.P. censor and assigned the description number 23248.

Lieutenant H.A. Strohmeyer, S.C., along with Colonel Lincoln F. Kilbourne and other officers, photographed in the courtyard of the 335th Infantry Headquarters in Mussidan, Dordogne, France, on November 1, 1918. Image taken on December 27, 1918. Photograph passed by A.E.P. censor; additional notes or information unavailable.

21st Grand Division of the Transportation Corps at Camp Pullman, France. A completed 50,000-gallon water tank identified as "Sumber 57492 Symbol Photographer Signal Corps." This photograph was taken on August 4, 1918. The water tank was constructed in Building C and marked as "Notes for Official Use Only."

Ensign Gould performing a loop at 3500 ft in Hydroaeroplane 6661 on March 30, 1918. This photograph shows a scene at the Key West Naval Station Aviation School, with hydro aeroplanes ready to start on flights. The image was censored and released on March 30, 1918, by the War College Division.

The image shows Pvt. Brotherhood, S.C. of the 1st Ammunition Train, 1st Division, making its way up a steep hill at Ehrenbreistein, Germany on Feb. 26, 1919. The Fort Ehrenbreistein can be seen in the background. The photo was taken by photographer NUNDER on Dec. 14, 1918.

"Artillery encampment near Luxembourg during World War I. This photograph shows a drawing by official American artist Capt. J. Andre Smith. Captured on March 1, 1919, it provides a visual representation of military activities."

Graves of fallen heroes from 1914 and 1915 at Montcornet, France. The gravestones are seen on a relatively flat and open field, symbolizing the sacrifices made by these individuals during World War One. The photograph was taken by photographer Ricy on May 12, 1919.

Pvt. W. H. Eels captured a photograph on July 22, 1918, at the canal one mile north of Mehun-sur-Yevre, France. The image shows a barge in a small lock, which supplied water for the Mehun Ordnance Repair shops during World War I. The photograph was released by the A.E.F. censor, and further notes about its date are not available.

Caption: "Cpl. Paul O. Bogart, from South Carolina, captured this photograph numbered 26669. It depicts the Headquarters Building of the 5th Division in Domevre, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photo was taken on November 2, 1918, during World War I. Previously issued by the W.P.C. and approved by A.E.P.Censor."

American soldiers stand in front of the Chateau de Mondemont during World War One. This is an official photograph taken by photographer RECO on March 9, 1920. The image is part of a collection of war pictures. The official copies of the photograph bear the indication "ISSUED: SYMBOL DESCRIPTION OFFICIAL COPIES OF WAR PICTURES. FU. C HOTE 67915."

American soldiers survey the ruins of Seieheprey, devastated by the effects of enemy gas attacks during World War I. Around 800 French soldiers had been incapacitated by gas in a single afternoon. The photograph was issued by the Allied Expeditionary Force, with the number E5703, and released to the United States War Department's Photo Division on March 1, 1918. Lab notes indicate its classification as Ⓒ5708 CEA-107 N. P.

Front view of a bakery detachment from Bakery Co. 3018T at Camp Hunt in Lecourneau, France during World War I. 2nd Lt.C. B. Schroeder is in charge. Taken by Lt. Strohmeyer on January 14, 1919. (Issued Number: 111-SC-38192)

"Private R. P. Antrim of the S. C. Army Corps posing in the Adjutant and Financial office of the 3rd Army Corps, located in Presnes, Marne, France. This photograph was taken on September 2, 1918, by SC photographer, not given. Approved by the A.E.F. censor, date not specified."

Members of the 315th Infantry Regiment attending a Thanksgiving Service in Damvillers, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken by Sgt. Morris Fineberg on January 7, 1919 and received on November 28, 1918. The image is from the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One".

Naval guard of honor assembled on pier at Dover, England, in 1919, awaiting the arrival of President Woodrow Wilson. This photograph, taken by the Signal Corps, showcases the ceremonial presence and military protocol in place during official visits. The photo is numbered 63056 and the photographer's symbol is E. RECO.

German prisoners being used to clean the streets in the town of Corbie, Somme, France during World War One. This photo was taken on October 23, 1918, and is part of the Signal Corps A.E.F. collection. It was received and taken under the number F SCENE. The town was later designated as a rest camp for the New York troops of the 27th Division. The photo was issued and passed by the A.E.F. censor on December 24, 1918. (Photo: 111-SC-31356, Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One)

Side view of an airplane hangar at Sumber. The photograph was taken on October 14, 1918, and released by the M.I.D. censor on October 19, 1918. It features Sgt. McGarrigle. Caption generated using information from the Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One collection.

Soldier Pvt. W.H. Eels from the Signal Corps is pictured at Mehun-sur-Yevre, France. The photograph, taken on July 22, 1918, shows an aerial view looking south, capturing the ordnance repair shops below. The foreground showcases a woodworking shop. This image was released by the A.E.F. censor, and the specific date of release is unavailable.

Lieutenant Paul W. Cloud, an official photographer, captured this image on October 27, 1918 in Varennes-en-Argonne, France. The town had been recaptured from the Germans on September 26, 1916. Varennes-en-Argonne holds historical significance as it was the location where Louis XVI was captured during the French Revolution in 1793. This photograph was passed by the A.E.P. censor, although the exact date of censorship is not specified.

A group of soldiers from the 21st Engineers, Light Railways are pictured at their camp in Sorcy, France. The photograph was taken on July 3, 1918, by Sgt. L. Rode. The image was approved by the A.E.F. censor and issued for military documentation. No specific details or activities are mentioned in the notes.

A photo of a World War One era, right inch howitzer mounted on a caterpillar tractor at Aberdeen Proving grounds, Maryland. The image was taken by the Signal Corps in 1918 and is labeled number 27279.

Members of Battery "C" from the 149th Field Artillery, previously known as the 1st Regiment Battery A Illinois National Guard, 42nd Division, are seen leading their horses to water at Camp Echelon, France. The photo was taken on August 24, 1918, and passed by the AE.P censor on July 29, 1918.

Soldiers marching through the streets of Arleux in Cohelle, France in 1919. This photograph, labeled number 2, was taken by the photographer Seco on May 2, 1919. The description notes the location as Arleux in Cohelle, France and the symbol as 59679 E.U. 1880ED. Soldiers can be seen wearing uniforms and carrying equipment.

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