World War I: US Army Signal Corps Photo Archive of 42nd Div Action in France

World War I: 42nd Division

Photograph

World War One Archive of photographs of US soldiers in action produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps. 4 black and white photos, each measure 8.5" x 6.5." One photo shows soldiers of the 168th infantry washing up in a stone trough. Another photo shows the marking of the grave of 1st Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt, son of former President Teddy Roosevelt. Quentin was KIA in July 1918, when his plane was shot down in France. One photo shows American soldiers on horseback from the 167th infantry marching to attack in a "Boche" or abandoned German trench. In the last photo we see soldiers carrying supper to other soldiers in front line trenches with a war torn medieval French home in the background. Because this was official photography from the U.S. signal corps, these photos are high quality and present a cohesive representation of a GI's experience in WWI. These photos mostly present the American soldiers in the final days of World War I in France. Photos have a number at the bottom left corner Signal Corps U.S.A. and/or U.S. Official badge at bottom edge. The Photographic Section of the Signal Corps was established in June 1917, and it was responsible for the U.S. Army’s official ground and aerial photography of World War I. The photos came with detailed captions that give valuable context. In very good condition overall.

Item #18537

Price: $285.00