German POWs taken at Dricourt

A group of German prisoners with their French guard near Dricourt. Still near the front as there are plenty of gas mask canister being carried by both sides.

Grooming Horses

Touch up

This photograph of a French soldier in his work fatigues needed a little touch. The Photographer went in and added the buttons and pocket of the jacket. 

Schreibstube 13/6

Members of Grenadier-Regiment Graf Kleist von Nollendorf (1. Westpreußisches) Nr. 6 outside of the orderly room.

German Mule

Picture here is a group from the Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 16 with a mule. In early 1915 they would have been on the line in the Aisne region of France.

US Engineer

An engineer of Company B while in service in France.

Three Sergeants in Vienna

Three sergeants (Zugsführer) in the Austro-Hungarian Army in Vienna before the war. The one on the left wears what looks like a Franz Joseph Bronze Jubilee Medal. This medal was given to all members of the armed forces in 1898 in celebration of the of the 50year of the Emperor's reign.

Swallows Nest

This soldier wears the swallows nest (Schwalbennester) of an army musician on his shoulders.

Chers Parents

"I've taken advantage of the rest to send you a small souvenir from the front. Good health and a quick recovery, and good luck. Tonight the canons fire loudly. Nothing new. The regiment is still at rest, we're told it's for 2 months. Waiting to see you and get a strong handshake."

With best love from Edgar