Verdun16 Posted February 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 3, 2009 Picked up this group of photos at a flea market when I was stationed back at Fort Carson some years ago, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cthomas Posted February 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 3, 2009 Now that's bizarre! 1st & 3rd....who would have thought it?! I've collected photos for many years & can honestly say I haven't seen this before. I'm looking forward to the patch guys chiming in... I think there's a rational explanation for it...maybe he originally served with the 1st Army & is now on occupation duties. Still, the first time I've seen this combo. Nice grab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1991 Posted February 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2009 Nice find Bryan ! A really bizarre photo, but also interesting aswell ! Thanks for sharing it with us. Silvano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewA74 Posted February 26, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2009 Not 1st and 3rd. AO represents Army of Occupation, a common symbol of WWI doughboys 'over there'. So, it's the just the first. No captions? Great pics though! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted February 26, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2009 Well - the 3rd US Army SSI was approved Dec 20, 1918 and its design refers to it being the Army of Occupation. There are many photos of doughs and many uniforms with small 3rd Army insignia attached to other unit insignia, which is much larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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