Broadsword_7 Posted May 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 18, 2019 (1) Around 1970 my Grandmother gave me a stack of 5 X 7" photographs one of her Brothers had. Some reference Camp Meade, MD around 1921, so I always thought that's where they all came from. They seem like something you could have purchased out of the PX, (IMO), so there may be duplicates out there. S.D. Rockenbach, of the U.S. Tank Corps (circa 1921). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted May 18, 2019 (2) This MAY be General Rockenbach leading his men on the Parade field, but it is unmarked. My best guess is this was taken at Camp Meade around 1921. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 18, 2019 Share #3 Posted May 18, 2019 Great pictures. Any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted May 19, 2019 You bet, I'll get them located, scanned and post some of them. Unfortunately these are the only two Rockenbach photos. This is a M1917 command & communications tank out of this bunch (3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted May 19, 2019 (4) This must be Grams Brother. I found this photo in a Family Album. He is sitting in a M1917 command & communications tank. Every photo in the album was torn around the edges like this. Must have been a "style" back in the 1920's. My best guess is this was taken at Camp Meade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted May 19, 2019 (5) Another photo of Private Hebbard, the source of these pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted May 19, 2019 (6) M1917 Light Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted May 19, 2019 (7) M1917 Light Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted May 19, 2019 (8) M1917 Light Tank, Buda HU modified 4-cylinder, with forced water cooling; 42 HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Broadsword_7 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted May 20, 2019 (10) M1917 Light Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted May 20, 2019 (11) M1917 Light Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted May 20, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 20, 2019 Great images--thanks so much for sharing. I hadn't seen one or two of them before. I suspect they were produced and sold as a set, as you said, in 1921. Attached are two from the set that indicate the intended date of distribution. You will recognize a few of your images on the calendar photo. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted May 20, 2019 Yup, that's them! I've put these up a few times on various websites I've been on over the years so some of you may have seen them before. I don't think they are particularly rare, but I think they are kind of interesting. Originally, I was only going to post the two General Rockenbach photos, but I may post all I have for those who haven't seen them before. I believe this one was taken at Camp Meade, post-WW1. The Franklin Theater is on the left, and someone once pointed out to me what looks like a painted over YMCA emblem on the right building. (Photo 12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted May 22, 2019 (13) Tank school service club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted May 22, 2019 (14) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted May 22, 2019 (15) M1917 Light Tanks on U.S. Army Mack Bulldog AC Trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted May 26, 2019 (16) This was with the photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted May 26, 2019 (17) Infantry maneuvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword_7 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted May 26, 2019 (18) Mark VIII Heavy Tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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