world war I nerd Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #176 Posted April 30, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #177 Posted April 30, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #178 Posted April 30, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #179 Posted April 30, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #180 Posted April 30, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scmcgeorge Posted May 1, 2017 Share #181 Posted May 1, 2017 X suffix in registration number signifies vehicle of auxiliary organizations , YMCA, Red Cross etc i.e. not US Army Steve McGeorge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 27, 2017 Share #182 Posted May 27, 2017 I am going to pin this thread, as well as post a link to it in the 'Military Vehicles' section of the forum. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkdown Posted May 30, 2017 Share #183 Posted May 30, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkdown Posted May 30, 2017 Share #184 Posted May 30, 2017 Here is another photo with an artillery tractor with 4th division. What tractor is this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkdown Posted May 30, 2017 Share #185 Posted May 30, 2017 Here is another tractor with an insignia painted which I can't identify? What is it? Neat camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted May 30, 2017 Share #186 Posted May 30, 2017 Here is another photo with an artillery tractor with 4th division. What tractor is this one? Holt 5-ton artillery tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted June 2, 2017 Share #187 Posted June 2, 2017 American Library Association (ALA) workers, Mr. Ruby and Mr. Jennings, photographed in Coblenz. The lower right windshield is marked with "ALA" in a circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scmcgeorge Posted June 7, 2017 Share #188 Posted June 7, 2017 Once again vehicle registration number with X suffix signifying vehicle of an auxiliary organization......Steve McG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted July 24, 2017 Share #189 Posted July 24, 2017 I haven't been able to identify the insignia on this auto carrying at least one Quartermaster Corps officer, ca. 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted July 24, 2017 Share #190 Posted July 24, 2017 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted July 24, 2017 Share #191 Posted July 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted July 24, 2017 Share #192 Posted July 24, 2017 GRS (not RGS), Graves Registration Service - which was a part of the QMC. Thank you, Austin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #193 Posted September 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #194 Posted September 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #195 Posted September 24, 2017 Escort wagon marked to 102nd Infantry, 26th Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #196 Posted September 24, 2017 Rolling kitchen marked to the 102nd Infantry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #197 Posted September 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted September 24, 2017 Share #198 Posted September 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #199 Posted September 24, 2017 More British 3 tons assigned to the YD. Unit marking is unidentified but appears to be a "W" with some type of animal superimposed over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yd102 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #200 Posted September 24, 2017 Another British 3 ton in YD Service, this one carries the QM markings used by the Division and another unidentified unit insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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