solcarlus Posted February 7, 2018 #226 Posted February 7, 2018 Bonjour. Here are two more pictures. For the short story, I live in the village of LAGNEY, south of the salient of St Mihiel, north of Toul. solcarlus.
BEAST Posted February 7, 2018 #227 Posted February 7, 2018 Bonjour. Here are two more pictures. For the short story, I live in the village of LAGNEY, south of the salient of St Mihiel, north of Toul. solcarlus. 001.jpg 002.jpg Fantastic photos Solcarlus! I'm always interested is seeing photos related to the USAAS. Here is a little bit of history on the SSU 647. Before being redesignated SSU 647, under the AFS they were SSU 24. Back in 1916-17, Mr. Eliot Norton handled the recruiting of volunteer ambulance drivers for the French Army, independent of the American Field Service. Section "0" was formed in France from many of these volunteers assembled at the American Ambulance Hospital at Neuilly sur Seine. It was originally assigned as this number, with Lt. George Northover as commander. In August of 1917, Section "O" was absorbed by the American Red Cross and the section number changed to "24." When the U.S. recruiting officer visited the Section, many of the original Norton-Harjes men enlisted in the United States Army Ambulance Service and were sent to the Base Camp at Sandricourt, about 40 kilometers from Paris. It was here that they formed into the Section 647, with Lt. Harry E. Anderson commanding. In February 1918, the Section went to Fort de Vanes, near Paris, to assemble their own Model "T" Ford ambulances. They were sent to Neufchateau in the Vosges Mountains, and assigned to shuttle duty between Base Hospital 66 and other outlying hospitals, evacuating to various railheads. In May 1918, Lt. Anderson was replaced by Lt. Leroy M. Smith, and assigned to French divisions in the Toul Sector--- Seicheprey and Givray, on August 2, 1918. They were loaned to the 26th, 82nd and 89th American Divisions, and took part in the Marbache Sector August 2 to September 11; St. Mihiel offensive Sept. 12 to 15; and Meuse-Argonne offensive Sept. 28 to Nov. 2, 1918. Casualties were one killed and eleven men were listed as wounded or gassed. The Section received a citation in General Orders #1. Paragraph One of 82nd U.S. Division on January 13, 1919. Cited by 26th U.S. Division, May 3. 1918. Individual awards of U.S. Distinguished Service Cross were made to seven men, while two men received the French Croix de Guerre. The Section went with the 10th French Army of Occupation to Mainz, Germany, from Nov. 1918 to March 1919. Many of the men were discharged at St. Aignan, France, to continue their activities in American Red Cross work. The balance of the Section went to St. Nazaire, and returned to the United States on the H. R. Mallory.
world war I nerd Posted February 8, 2018 Author #228 Posted February 8, 2018 Guys, great Info on the SSU 447 Insignia! Thank You ... Speaking of ambulances, here is what I believe to be an Equine Ambulance. The markings on the ambulance (?) are self explanatory. Photo courtesy of the National World War I Museum
world war I nerd Posted March 17, 2018 Author #229 Posted March 17, 2018 Nice image of a diamond tactical marking painted on an FT 17 Tank.
world war I nerd Posted March 17, 2018 Author #230 Posted March 17, 2018 Third Army marked heavy truck.
world war I nerd Posted March 17, 2018 Author #231 Posted March 17, 2018 Another 2nd Division "Star & Indian Head" motorcycle with sidecar ... Note the secondary insignia painted below the star & Indian head. Anybody know what it represents?
Patchcollector Posted March 17, 2018 #232 Posted March 17, 2018 Great photos,that Motorcycle is awesome.That rectangular mark reminds me of a Cav flag.Too bad the photo is not color then we could see what colors they used. It looks like it states "For Official Use Only"(?) on the sidecar.I guess that meant no joyriding
world war I nerd Posted March 17, 2018 Author #233 Posted March 17, 2018 No joyriding? That appears to be exactly what they're doing! Thanks for pointing out the added marking on the side. I didn't notice that.
Patchcollector Posted March 17, 2018 #234 Posted March 17, 2018 What's that thing on the handlebars?Some type of siren?Or a radio set?
world war I nerd Posted March 17, 2018 Author #235 Posted March 17, 2018 Not sure, but I think that's some sort of siren/horn.
militariaone Posted March 18, 2018 #236 Posted March 18, 2018 Here's another SSU's vehicle's marking and as a bonus, their unit's guidon from which it was derrived. NJoy, V/r Lance
world war I nerd Posted March 18, 2018 Author #237 Posted March 18, 2018 Very cool! Thanks for a terrific addition to this thread.
militariaone Posted March 20, 2018 #239 Posted March 20, 2018 And 3rd ID's Vehicle/Equipment Marking Stenciling standards. Best, Lance
militariaone Posted March 20, 2018 #241 Posted March 20, 2018 First Army, Artillery Park. Best, Lance
militariaone Posted March 20, 2018 #242 Posted March 20, 2018 32nd ID Marking on a caisson. Best, Lance
world war I nerd Posted March 20, 2018 Author #246 Posted March 20, 2018 I concur with Beast. Wait. No I don't. Militariaone's additions are better than nice ... They're very, very nice!
jagjetta Posted March 23, 2018 #247 Posted March 23, 2018 January 28, 1918, photo of a National Army soldier at Camp Lewis, Wash., painting Signal Corps insignia on his motorcycle.
jagjetta Posted March 23, 2018 #248 Posted March 23, 2018 88th Division "Liberty" trucks displaying 88th Division flags at a football game near Esch, Luxemburg, February 19, 1919
David D Posted September 16, 2018 #249 Posted September 16, 2018 Thought I would bump this thread to the top with one of my latest additions. This sign was hung on a ration cart of the 104th Infantry from 1917-1919 Hope you guys enjoy a surviving example of AEF vehicle insignia
world war I nerd Posted September 22, 2018 Author #250 Posted September 22, 2018 Jag & David D, excellent additions! The 104th ration cart insignia is superb. any Idea where it was located on the cart … side, rear, etc? This stateside Army motorcycle & sidecar is emblazoned with the insignia of the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps.
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