Photographs - Soldier Medals and Personal Items
Below are images of medals, soldier items, a war souvenir, and a WWI gas mask that were issued to or collected by my grandfather during the war. Click on any picture to see higher resolution photograph.
Medal awarded to soldiers who fought in particular campaigns. Two pictures, with front and back of the hanging medallion. Actions my grandfather participated in were the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and the Defensive Sector.
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Various soldier items issued to my grandfather during his service.
 Soldier Belt |
 Mirror Kit |
 Sewing Kit (aka "Housewife") |
 Soldier cap |
 Soldier Tool |
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 "Yankee Division" 26th Ensignia |
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Scan of dogtags and metal buttons issued to my grandfather during his service.
War souvenir (belt buckle?). "Gott mit uns" is "God is with us". How it was obtained is not known.
Various views of the issued gasmask, which is is in remarkably good shape.
 Gas Mask Case |
 Gas Mask, Partially Removed |
 Gas Mask and Case, Soldier's View when looking down |
 Instructions and Cleaner |
 Anti-Dimmer Substance for Gas Mask |
 Gas Mask Instructions |
 Gas Mask Instructions |
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Page last edited: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 (EB)
