Post Your Span-Am to WW I Full-Length Soldier Photos

[aerialbridge]

Span Am, Indian Wars, Phil Insurrection & WWI, variously, multiple wars and years of service, the three Moran brothers, sons of a Civil War vet,  and an unidentified Span Am trooper.

 

[Tolzer]

Infantry Company, Gear and Equipment Inspection SPANAM

[Dirk]

Army...most likely taken in the Philippines 

[jprostak]

Posting 1274 are New York State Troops.  They are identifiable by the piping on the collars.  Also the haversacks are are regiment and company marked with the soldier number in the lower left corner, a trait of most NYNG marked item during this period.  The NYS haversacks have an attached leather strap unlike the 1878 haversack with the detachable strap.  There appear to be Merriam packs under the attached canteens, ponchos and blankets.  

[Cote_1918]

Everyone had great hair then.

[AustinO]

1 hour ago, Cote_1918 said:

Everyone had great hair then.

 

Well, not everyone...🤣

[Cote_1918]

On 4/30/2021 at 11:59 AM, AustinO said:

 

Well, not everyone...🤣

Got me there...

[scottiques]

Just got this one in-- a 332nd Triple Patched soldier

 

I wasn't familiar with the triple patches until I saw this.

 

Housed in trifold by Robinson Studio of Alliance, Ohio.

 

Scott

[AustinO]

Nice one Scott!  

 

I picked up a crisp 332nd double patched last year, but unfortunately a grubby thumbprint over the Lion of St Mark patch! 

[scottiques]

On 5/10/2021 at 1:03 PM, AustinO said:

Nice one Scott!  

 

I picked up a crisp 332nd double patched last year, but unfortunately a grubby thumbprint over the Lion of St Mark patch! 

Nice that yours has the Regimental collar brass-- mine is just crossed rifles and Company letter.

 

Scott

[Cote_1918]

I started a colorization of a photo, will post also when done but here it is so far. Its my first time doing it so its a little rough.

Garrison Belt.pdn

[Salvage Sailor]

US Army Marching Band Leader wearing tropical uniform with Baton

US 2nd Infantry Regiment, Fort Shafter, T.H., 1912 Honolulu Military Parade

 

 

 

[Salvage Sailor]

Four Privates and a Corporal, wearing marksmanship badges

2nd US Infantry Regiment, Fort Shafter T.H. 1912 (Palm Circle)

 

 

Private - Private - Private - Corporal - Private - Are we looking at twins or brothers?

[mrgsmvm]

On 9/29/2018 at 12:16 PM, world war I nerd said:

A captain in the Massachusetts State Guard circa 1918.

 

Each state formed its own State Guard during WW I. The State Guard took over the duties of the National Guard after they had been sworn into Federal service with the AEF. The State Guards' were allowed to wear Army issued clothing. However, they were not authorized to use Army insignia so they would not be mistaken for active duty soldiers. Thus each State Guard organization adopted its own set of insignia, each of which was different.

This photo was taken in 1918 of Captain Walter M. Pratt Adjutant of the 11 Infantry regiment, M. S. G. . All the metal insignia shown are standard officer issue for that time period (1918). The captains rank shown is the initial early officer issue (an oval piece of flat metal with Captains Bars attached to its top with a pin back to attach to the uniform). The brassard was also standard issue and can at times be seen sewn to the left sleeve.

 

Sincerely

John Gisetto r.

[mrgsmvm]

On 8/22/2021 at 10:11 AM, mrgsmvm said:

This photo was taken in 1918 of Captain Walter M. Pratt Adjutant of the 11 Infantry regiment, M. S. G. . All the metal insignia shown are standard officer issue for that time period (1918). The captains rank shown is the initial early officer issue (an oval piece of flat metal with Captains Bars attached to its top with a pin back to attach to the uniform). The brassard was also standard issue and can at times be seen sewn to the left sleeve.

 

Sincerely

John Gisetto Sr.

This is not a complete et. A few of the smaller sizes are missing (worn on shirt collars) and the large Lt ranks, Lt Colonel and Colonel. General Stars were worn as is not mounted on a metal Oval. These are Extremely Difficult to locate. If a collector has any that I am missing and is willing to part with them I would be willing to discuss that. 

 

Sincerely

John Gisetto Sr.

[mrgsmvm]

Here are additional variations of Massachusetts State Guard WW I officer collar insignia. The insignia, Mass State Seal over the letters M.S.G., shown worn by the officer in the photo is the most common/authorized one worn by all officers.

 

Sincerely

John Gisetto Sr.

 

 

[mkite93]

Here are some that we’re in a large trunk grouping to a soldier that was in Supply company 28th infantry 1st infantry division. 

[Salvage Sailor]

On 8/24/2018 at 8:32 AM, world war I nerd said:

A corporal in the Quartermaster Corps, AEF circa 1918. Based on the leather jerkin and goggles, this man was likely a truck driver.

 

Appears to be a Trench Watch on his wrist too

 

[Salvage Sailor]

On 4/27/2019 at 4:29 AM, world war I nerd said:

WW I era, I'm not sure about the date, wearing the Navy's white dress uniform.

 

Close up of his cap and rank.

 

WWI USN LT(jg) in choker whites with gloves

 

 

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[jeff41st]

On the left is my great grandfather John Henry Stephens. 22nd Infantry Regiment, Co M. Philippine Insurrection.

 

 

[Logan C.]

Picked this photo up recently. The back of the photo states a soldiers name, although I'm not sure which one is him. The soldier sitting down has a ribbon bar and a marksman medal which I found pretty cool.

 

"Brook Carwin, 31st Balloon Co, Camp Knox KY."

 

 

[Salvage Sailor]

On 7/7/2018 at 4:49 AM, world war I nerd said:

Full-length photographs of single soldiers almost always reveal an interesting array of detail regarding the uniform, equipment, insignia and weapons utilized by America's military men at any given time. Because of this, I thought it might be interesting to start a thread showing such photos depicting soldiers from the early part of the 20th century, i.e. from the Spanish American War through to the end of World War I.

 

Keep in mind that "full-length" means that the entire soldier from the bottom of his shoes (or boots) to the top of his head (or hat) should be included within the confines of the image.

 

Soldiers from all branches of America's armed forces (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, etc.) are welcome.

 

If you are able, please post the soldier's name (if known), the organization to which he (or she) belonged (if known) and the location or context of the photo (if known).

 

Thanks for participating & looking … World War I Nerd

 

I'll start things off, in no particular order, with a few images of my own ...

 

Up first is an image of Al Stajack of the Coast Artillery Corps (CAC).

 

What's interesting about this photo is the double insignia visible on the left sleeve. the insignia are comprised of a Mechanic's Chevron and a 2nd Class Gunner's Chevron - both of which were used by the CAC between 1904 and 1917. He's also wearing two non-regulation lapel pins above his left breast pocket, one shaped like an eagle and the other round. The resolution is such that neither pin can be identified. The only visible collar disc is the U.S. disc on the collar.

 

 

Reviving this popular topic, it's been dormant too long...

 

USS MICHIGAN Landing Party

1914 Veracruz, Mexico

 

 

[Salvage Sailor]

4th US Cavalry Troop L

Buglers in Dress Blues, 1915, Schofield Barracks, T.H.

[JDR]

Greetings,

 

Here is one I have shared before in another thread. Un identified doughboy of the Polar Bear Expedition posing in front of ANREF Headquarters in Archangel Russia. Note the 85th "Custer" Division patch on the soldier's left sleeve and the signs on the building behind him:

 

 

 

Best Regards,

-J.D.

[digi-shots]

Studio shot, tintype image..  un-named Span Am soldier