WW1 91st Division Uniform / Groupings

[Navybean]

I thought I would bump this one. A number of my 91st groups have moved on but great fun to go back and review 

[CAC1901]

I was unaware there was a 91st groupings thread. What a blast. At some point I'll try to post a neat 361st / D grouping I have. I recall the guy was a cook.  I've some other bric a brac from 91st guys as well. 

[12thengr]

 I mentioned earlier at the start of this topic (5 or 6 years ago) that I had yard longs from my Great-uncles company 'K' 361st Infantry. Over the years I've identified a few of the other soldiers besides my G-uncle. 1st photo, group with my G-uncle in upper row middle. 2nd photo, John Bartruff. 3rd photo, Charles Simonson ( 1st Sgt.) Both of these men are also from my old home town, Bellingham, Wa. They, plus a couple others were found in 'With the Colors', from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties. Published by Louis Jacobin, 1921. I'll try and get a some shots of the full yard longs if their is any interest here.

[Navybean]

On 1/29/2023 at 10:07 PM, CAC1901 said:

I was unaware there was a 91st groupings thread. What a blast. At some point I'll try to post a neat 361st / D grouping I have. I recall the guy was a cook.  I've some other bric a brac from 91st guys as well. 

Yes please do. Would like to see some other examples 

[Navybean]

4 hours ago, 12thengr said:

 I mentioned earlier at the start of this topic (5 or 6 years ago) that I had yard longs from my Great-uncles company 'K' 361st Infantry. Over the years I've identified a few of the other soldiers besides my G-uncle. 1st photo, group with my G-uncle in upper row middle. 2nd photo, John Bartruff. 3rd photo, Charles Simonson ( 1st Sgt.) Both of these men are also from my old home town, Bellingham, Wa. They, plus a couple others were found in 'With the Colors', from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties. Published by Louis Jacobin, 1921. I'll try and get a some shots of the full yard longs if their is any interest here.

Great follow up. There are probably a few vets in that picture from Mt and Idaho as well 

[12thengr]

 Strangely only a couple three Montana boys are included in the roster. That includes Stahlberg's Anchor Rasmussen, (post #38.)  Many Idaho boys are listed and they also accounted for six of the fatalities, including Julius C. Zilkey from Challis Id. His remains are interred at Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon Cemetery in the Meuse-Argonne.

[Deuce]

Fort Lewis has a really neat World War 1 Memorial for the 91st Division. Honesty one of the best memorials I’ve ever see.  It’s at the base of the parade field near all of the general’s housing. The museum has some pictures of the 91st Division marching on review prior to shipping out for the war. 

[12thengr]

83 years ago, an oblique view of the 91st Division Monument with a review of the 9th Field Artillery in progress.

[Navybean]

Those are some great pictures

[Navybean]

Back to the top been a while since any up dates 

[Lind007]

19 hours ago, Navybean said:

Back to the top been a while since any up dates 

The Ray Dumett group is fantastic! 

[Jim T]

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Then follow the breadcrumbs. 

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Credit: 

 

Kadet and usmedalman posts at 

 

 USMF Home/Collection Assistance/Individual and Unit Research

for pointer to NARA records online. 

 

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Jim T

[Navybean]

On 12/5/2023 at 5:59 PM, Lind007 said:

The Ray Dumett group is fantastic! 

Thanks for the note. It is one of my favorite groups 

[Sailorjerry45]

My small contribution to the thread, all of these items were sourced locally in southern MN. The belt and canteen setup belongs to a member of the 347th MG battalion, the helmet has no identifying marks as far as names or initials but is a good addition non the less.

 

 

[Navybean]

On 1/8/2024 at 12:14 AM, Sailorjerry45 said:

My small contribution to the thread, all of these items were sourced locally in southern MN. The belt and canteen setup belongs to a member of the 347th MG battalion, the helmet has no identifying marks as far as names or initials but is a good addition non the less.

 

 

Nice helmet and great markings on the canteen cover 👍

[Red Devil]

On 8/25/2019 at 5:36 PM, Stahlberg said:

After a long absence I've picked up a handful of items I'd like to share. Anyone else with 91st items are strongly encouraged to do so as well.

 

Maurice Ludwig Johnson was born on April 11^th, 1893 to Swedish immigrants in Seattle, Washington. Maurice registered for the draft June 5^th, 1917 out of Selah, Washington, where he was presently employed as a farmer. Maurice was inducted into the U.S. Army out of Yakima, Washington on April 25^th, 1918. He was assigned to the 166^th Depot Brigade in Camp Lewis, Washington until May 24^th, 1918, when he was assigned to Company C, 347^th Machine Gun Battalion, 91^st Division. Maurice served overseas from July 6^th, 1918 until April 20^th, 1918. During his time overseas, he participated in all of the major campaigns of the 91^st, including St Mihiel, Meuse Argonne, and Ypres-Lys. Maurice as discharged May 9^th, 1919. By 1920, Maurice had retuned to his farm in Selah, Washington and was married to Ruth Johnson. By 1930, Maurice and Ruth had two daughters, Helen and Maurine, and was working on as a fruit farmer on his own farm. By 1940, Maurice was still employed as a fruit farmer. Maurice L Johnson passed away September 15^th, 1971 in Selah, and is buried in Terrace Heights Memorial Park, Yakima, Washington.

 

 

 

Very awesome! I believe recently came across this veteran's uniform set. The patch is a variation I had not previously seen.

[MinnySoldier]

I am a newbie!  My GG-pa was 362nd Co. L survivor.

 

looking for info and tips to getting his battle field uniform replicated.

[unclegrumpy]

The question is "replicated" or finding another uniform from a different 362nd guy.

 

The first step would being researching when your Grandfather joined the unit.  If it was at Ft Lewis before they went overseas he would have had a 362 L collar disc.  If it was a bit later, maybe still at Ft Lewis, an Infantry L disc.  

 

There are a couple of possibilities for the patch.  One like in the thread above, or the more typical green pine tree...those they got right at the end of the war...so again...do a little research first.

 

I think if you look through this tread you will & learn see a lot.  Figure out his history first.  Then start buying.  Budget is always a consideration, but I think you should be able to find some nice original pieces.   

[MinnySoldier]

An actual uniform from a 362nd soldier would be amazing.I

[MinnySoldier]

I got 100% of his history.

 

I have his DD-214.   I know his training (Fort Lewis), travel to Europe to include ship , places and dates, every battle, not sure what ship he returned on, and Fort Dodge, IA is where he demobilized and separated.

 

I have his service cap nothing else.

 

i served in the USAF 23 years.

[unclegrumpy]

That's great!

 

My suggestion would be to start a new thread specifically on your G Grandfather.  

 

Post his information and history, and go from there.  Start with the information you have, and then let the guys discuss that...then what you should look for.  

 

Don't start buying until you get that all squared away....with one exception...get a 362 L disc  if one turns up...good luck!

 

 

[MinnySoldier]

Thanks!!!

 

I will proceed with your suggestion!!

[12thengr]

 I've been studying and researching the 361st Inf, 91st Div for several years now. I just found out about (and sent for) a book written by the grandson of a vet of the 362nd Inf. I haven't read it yet but it claims in the promo to track the 362nd in his Grandpa's perspective from Camp Lewis, overseas to France and the campaign in the Meus-Argonne.  'A Brilliant Operation', by Jeff Birkland. I grabbed a copy off Alibris but also available on Amazon and possibly E-bay too.

[MinnySoldier]

I just bought this book!  Thanks for the insight and recommendation.  My goal now is to get his battle uniform replicated.

 

Any help there would be great.

[Smokeshow]

Some really coo 91st stuff on here! Those painted helmets are amazing.