Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Homer



Homer relaxing in camp in 1918. Not sure why his bunk is outside near the garbage sorting area. He waited until 1919 to send this card along to Ruth.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Motorized Artillery Section


An American artillery section somewhere in Germany after the war. The tractor is a Holt Crawler.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

5 blessés couchés ou 8 asses

A French hospital with an ambulance out front. This was close enough to the front to warrant a red cross on the roof of the building.

Friday, March 18, 2016

Minierstollen

A small sign at the feet of the central figure reads "Minierstollen".

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Outdoor Kitchen

A mixed group of British and Australian soldiers at an outdoor kitchen.

Monday, March 14, 2016

Herbert Albert Krueger



A card from Private Krueger of Brillion, Wisconsin to his father while on occupation duty in Germany. Curiously the card starts off Dear Father but is address to Fred Glassow. Fred is listed on Herbert's draft card as his employer. 

Saturday, March 12, 2016

111th Machine Gun Battalion


Members of the 111th Machine Gun Battalion upon their return to the United States after the war. Part of the 29th Infantry Division they would have seen action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.