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The initial 'R' has been purposely chalked or painted onto the sidecar attached to this motorcycle. I've no idea what that letter signifies ... any guesses? Photo courtesy of the National World War I Museum

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Well, that was obviously the wrong picture. The correct image will follow, but not until I describe the above photo.

 

An experimental attempt at using the motorcycle as a conveyance to evacuate wounded soldiers from the field of battle. This particular motorbike has been painted with a red cross to emphasize it humanitarian purpose.

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This motor car is clearly marked with the crossed flags of the Signal Corps over what appears to be two overseas service chevrons. I wonder if the two chevrons denote the vehicles service overseas or its occupant? Photo courtesy of the National World War I Museum

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Here the semaphore flags that make up the the insignia of the Signal Corps have been painted onto a motorcycle's gas tank, serving in eastern sideshow of the war ... Russia.

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The last photo of this update, which began with post no. 153, depicts a light truck stenciled with the initials "YMCA", of which only the letters "MCA"are visible. Photo courtesy of Bay State Militaria.com

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scmcgeorge

X suffix in registration number signifies vehicle of auxiliary organizations , YMCA, Red Cross etc i.e. not US Army Steve McGeorge

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RustyCanteen

I am going to pin this thread, as well as post a link to it in the 'Military Vehicles' section of the forum.

 

RC

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Here is my contribution, my grandfather was in 4th division, 12th mg. Here he is marching into Germany with his machine gun cart with 4th division logo painted on.post-166668-0-16360100-1496110281_thumb.jpg

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Here is another photo with an artillery tractor with 4th division. What tractor is this one?

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Here is another tractor with an insignia painted which I can't identify? What is it? Neat camo.

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Here is another photo with an artillery tractor with 4th division. What tractor is this one?

 

 

 

Holt 5-ton artillery tractor

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American Library Association (ALA) workers, Mr. Ruby and Mr. Jennings, photographed in Coblenz. The lower right windshield is marked with "ALA" in a circle.

 

 

 

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Once again vehicle registration number with X suffix signifying vehicle of an auxiliary organization......Steve McG

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I haven't been able to identify the insignia on this auto carrying at least one Quartermaster Corps officer, ca. 1919

 

 

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Here is another tractor with an insignia painted which I can't identify? What is it? Neat camo.

 

Looks like a TO, Tough 'Ombres (90th Division).

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I haven't been able to identify the insignia on this auto carrying at least one Quartermaster Corps officer, ca. 1919

 

 

 

GRS (not RGS), Graves Registration Service - which was a part of the QMC.

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Photo No. 10: From left to right, a sketch, borrowed from a 1919 dated Yankee Division welcome home pamphlet of the 26th Division’s, sub-unit insignia for division Quartermaster vehicles – the Quartermaster insignia as painted onto the truck in the above photo – the Quartermaster insignia as painted on a steel helmet – and an alternate insignia for the 26th Division Quartermaster Detachment, also painted on a steel helmet.

 

Right hand photo courtesy of Bay State Militaria.com

 

The marking on the far right showing the clover with a D in the center is the insignia for Company D of the 101st Supply Train.

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On the topic of Yankee Division Vehicle Markings: I found this Bulletin in the 26th Division records dated July 1st, 1918 which provides and admonishment from General Edwards that all vehicles have not been marked with a YD and organizational markings to his satisfaction.

 

 

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British 3 ton trucks belonging to the 101st Supply Train, note the Anchor marking on the Cowl. This is another Company marking of the 101st ST, but which one is not known at this time.

 

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Great photos. Nothing I've seen before. I used to own a photo of a 101st engineers wagon. I sold it to a friend though. I'll see if I still have a scan to post here.

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