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Accidents of German fugitives fleeing before the Russians, Undated
W. C. A. 146. Refugees and a wagon accident on the road.
"After a day of pleasure, got meat for supper", Undated
Features a large group of enlisted men, dressed in winter coats and caps, many carrying rabbits, the result of a hunt. On verso a handwritten note reads "After a day of pleasure got meat for supper".
American soldier, 1917-08-06
Handwritten postcard from “Will” to Miss Kate Bates of Piedmont, Missouri. “Expect to leave St. Louis about Wednesday 8-15 for Nevada Mo and will then go to Fr. Sill Okla for further practice. 8-6-17” Postmarked Aug 12 1917.
Belgian "Guides" off to the Front, Undated
W. C. A. 145. A squadron of "Guides, "the crack cavalry of Belgium, en route to join the army of defense holding the Germans in check.
Belgian Soldiers Behind the Entrenchments on the Road to Malines, Undated
W. C. A. 145. Belgian soldiers behind the entrenchment on the road to Malines.
Enlisted man in uniform and visor cap posed standing, Undated
Enlisted man pictured in cap, shirt, tie, pants with leggingss, and boots; posed standing outside a [barracks].
French Dreadnought stocked with live cattle from a transport, Undated
W. C. A. 146. No. 54. French Dreadnought stocked with live cattle from a transport.
French moving on the Enemy's Flank, Undated
W. C. A. 145. French infantry on way to flank the enemy, marching through a village.
Group of enlisted men in uniform posing in front of a tent, Undated
Group of 9 enlisted men in uniform, seated and standing at the entrance of a tent.
Heroic Belgian Boy, Joseph Lessen, Undated
W. C. A. 146. No. 63. Heroic Belgian boy, Joseph Lessen, 18 years old, has penetrated the German lines on ten occasions and has brought about the arrrest of eleven spies. Lessen was decorated by King Albert, receiving the Order of Leopold. He has since been proposed for the Legion of Honor.