John Yeria at Fort Slocum, New York. He is wearing a trench watch. Before the war wristwatches were deemed feminine and not widely worn by men. Returning veterans popularized them after the war.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Fort Slocum
John Yeria at Fort Slocum, New York. He is wearing a trench watch. Before the war wristwatches were deemed feminine and not widely worn by men. Returning veterans popularized them after the war.
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.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Doughboys in studios
At first glance I thought that these two cards were taken in the same studio with different back drops because of the chairs. On closer inspection the chairs are similar but not the same.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Bon Souvenir
French soldiers preparing a meal. Not a mobile kitchen but the stoves are set up outside so this would be somewhere near the front lines.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
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