General Pershing called the 119th "The legion of hell itself...disheveled and uncut, a rowdy and miscreant lot, who fight like demonic lions and drink like gods, but in all, no better men than to have with you in combat!"
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Virgil Cross
General Pershing called the 119th "The legion of hell itself...disheveled and uncut, a rowdy and miscreant lot, who fight like demonic lions and drink like gods, but in all, no better men than to have with you in combat!"
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Texas National Guard
A member of the Texas National Guard in France. He has an overseas service chevron on the left sleeve indicating one year or service.
Friday, October 28, 2011
US National Guard before the war
Fred Waller and company of the 1st Wisconsin Infantry while on maneuvers in Texas. The Wisconsin and Michigan National Guard were combined to form the 32nd Division during the war.
The Indiana National Guard was part of the 38th Division along with units from Kentucky and West Virginia.
The Alabama, Florida, and Georgia National Guard were combined into the 31st Division.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The convict on the right
Beneath the residue of a photo album page it reads "The convict on the right is Pvt. W. B. McIntyre of 416 W. 5th St. Texarkana, Texas". They are members of an Artillery unit.
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