Uniform, patch, collar insignia and ribbon identification

[Daniel Monroe]

This is my uncle who was an artilleryman in wwI and WWII. can anyone identify the collar insignia, ribbons and division patch? Is the tunic a wool summer issue?

Thank You Daniel Monroe

[CinamonToastCrunch]

Ribbons are too difficult to tell but the shoulder patch is for the 2nd Division. The collar insignia is for the US Army Signal Corps and it does look like he's wearing a khaki tunic. If I had a name I could do more research and possibly identify the ribbons. 

[Lightning Tiger]

Shoulder patch for the 12th Field Artillery Regiment, possibly the 1st Battalion.

 

 

[Lightning Tiger]

Shoulder patch for the 12th Field Artillery Regiment, possibly the 1st Battalion.

 

Here is a link to a thread on the shoulder patches worn by the 2nd Division AEF.

 

 

 

 

[Lightning Tiger]

It appears to be a US Army M1912 tropical/summer service tunic which was made of a lightweight, khaki cotton, or lightweight wool gabardine.

 

Great portrait @Daniel Monroe.

[Daniel Monroe]

On 2/8/2026 at 5:18 PM, CinamonToastCrunch said:

Ribbons are too difficult to tell but the shoulder patch is for the 2nd Division. The collar insignia is for the US Army Signal Corps and it does look like he's wearing a khaki tunic. If I had a name I could do more research and possibly identify the ribbons. 

His name is George Edward Monroe from Bulitt County , Kentucky. DOB 04/05/1893 SSGT  He retired and died 1946 and is burried Ft. Sam Houstn

Thank You

[CinamonToastCrunch]

Interesting, his death certificate clearly states he retired as a master sergeant. During WW1 he served with, Battery E, 12th Field Artillery. 2nd Division. His station before his retirement was Headquarters & Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery.

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