Thunder Posted June 17, 2009 #126 Posted June 17, 2009 Hello all, I recently purchased some photos in a lot on Ebay. Although the one below has not realy my interest, I'm curious enough to find some info and ended up here. Sadly there is no identification on the back but sofar I know it's a young man from the USA in his militairy uniform from WWI, probable artillery and a corporal. His uniform is most close to the one of Clarence Moser, posted by cthomas. The only reason I signed up on this forum is that I wanted to share the picture with you. Greetings from the Netherlands
BEAST Posted June 17, 2009 #127 Posted June 17, 2009 Hello all, I recently purchased some photos in a lot on Ebay. Although the one below has not realy my interest, I'm curious enough to find some info and ended up here. Sadly there is no identification on the back but sofar I know it's a young man from the USA in his militairy uniform from WWI, probable artillery and a corporal. His uniform is most close to the one of Clarence Moser, posted by cthomas. The only reason I signed up on this forum is that I wanted to share the picture with you. Greetings from the Netherlands Hi Thunder, Welcome to the forum! As you already know, your photo was taken during the First World War. He is an officer in the US Army and by the arrow on the shoulder of his left sleeve, you can tell that he is a member of the 32nd Division. The two "V" shaped chevrons at the base of his left sleeve indicate that he has been overseas for at least 1 year. Each chevron is equal to 6 months. There are two pieces of insignia on his collar; one is a "US" and the other is crossed cannons showing that the officer served in the artillery. He wears a "Sam Browne" belt which shows his status as an officer. These belts were only authorized to be worn overseas. The horizontal stripe on his cuff below the chevrons also indicates that he is an officer. His rank is on his shoulder and it appears that he is a Captain, but on this I can not be sure. This is a very nice photo, thank you for posting it here!
Thunder Posted June 18, 2009 #128 Posted June 18, 2009 Hello BEAST Thanks for your reply and information. I didn't know what the 2 "V" shaped chevrons stand for, just thought it had to do with his rank. That explains the German word "unaufgezogen" on the backside. He must have been in Germany and the photo was made there. The word was added by the photographer and has to do with the photo and not with the sitter. Greetings from the Netherlands
BigJohn#3RD Posted July 12, 2009 #129 Posted July 12, 2009 Hello. To continue the series. 78 HT Inf.Div. - 312 HT Inf - Co "C" or "G". Oversea Stripes What means the piècede fabric with the bottom of the left sleeve? regards sol. I could be a designation fro a soldier serving as a runner :think: Can anyone else on the forum provide any information? Thanks :thumbsup: John
MAW Posted July 17, 2009 #130 Posted July 17, 2009 Hello all, I recently purchased some photos in a lot on Ebay. Although the one below has not realy my interest, I'm curious enough to find some info and ended up here. Sadly there is no identification on the back but sofar I know it's a young man from the USA in his militairy uniform from WWI, probable artillery and a corporal. His uniform is most close to the one of Clarence Moser, posted by cthomas. The only reason I signed up on this forum is that I wanted to share the picture with you. Greetings from the Netherlands I meant to bid on this photo myself.....but c'est la guerre. The officer is probably in the 322d, 323rd, or 324th Field Artillery. All three were essentially Ohio units from the 83rd Div that were attached to the 32d for the duration of their service. They always were 32d patches on their uniforms.
kyhistorian01 Posted July 17, 2009 #131 Posted July 17, 2009 Here is another one from my collection, not taken in studio but still a nice photo. Robert
beckster Posted July 22, 2009 #133 Posted July 22, 2009 Well, I have three portraits I recently picked up at the flea market that I plan to post in the near future, but I am posting for now a portrait of my Great Great Uncle Rolland Glenn Beck. I was excited to find a portrait of him at the local historical society while on vacation back home this past week. They were kind enough to scan it and e-mail it to me. I was also pleased to see that he was wearing the local medal presented by the citizens of Salem, Ohio. I had acquired one of these off Ebay about four years ago and I plan to work it into some kind of display with the picture.
beckster Posted September 8, 2009 #135 Posted September 8, 2009 Today took a few photos, made some scans and re-sized them in preparation for some posting. Thought I would add three more to this thread which were picked up at the flea market a couple months back.
beckster Posted September 8, 2009 #136 Posted September 8, 2009 Very sorry for the duplication, please edit if possible. Here is the third...
gauthieb3sxz Posted August 25, 2010 #137 Posted August 25, 2010 Hey Guys, Glad to be a part of the forum. I just started collecting WWI photography and have fallen in love with it. I only have a few dozen shots but am beginning to get addicted! Here is my favorite so far....
pahiggins Posted January 19, 2011 #139 Posted January 19, 2011 Cpl. Frank W. Dunham, ca. 1918 15th Co., 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2d Division, AEF
pahiggins Posted January 19, 2011 #140 Posted January 19, 2011 Lt. Victor F. Bleasdale, USMC, 15th Co., 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2d Division, AEF Post-Armistice
rvandehoef Posted January 21, 2011 #146 Posted January 21, 2011 pvt Albert Storer, 12th Machinegun Battalion, Co D
rvandehoef Posted January 21, 2011 #147 Posted January 21, 2011 cpl Burnstein (could use some help figuring out his unit!)
WilliamG Posted January 21, 2011 #148 Posted January 21, 2011 these two photos came with a uniform I purchased a month or so back. It's of the fellow to whom the uniform belonged to...Bruce J. Softley - 42nd infantry 12th Division.
Belleauwood Posted January 22, 2011 #149 Posted January 22, 2011 Here's a few of mine - This one is my favorite Orlando Petty USN USMC
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