Armed Services Collection (#6)

Marines who went to France, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines who went to France, 1917. Marines in front of the Marine Barracks at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during World War I

Soldier records, Camp Upton, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Soldier records, Camp Upton, 1917 or 1918. Soldiers sorting and organizing personnel records at Camp Upton, Yaphank, Long Island, New York State

Marines depart, 28 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines depart, 28 Jun 1917 (date created or published later). Photographers documenting U.S. Marines boarding a transport ship at a U.S. port during World War I

British military bridge, Flanders, 5 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British military bridge, Flanders, 5 Aug 1917. British infantry soldiers crossing the bridge over the Yser canal at Boezinge, West Flanders, Belgium, August 5, 1917

U.S. troops in trench in France, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops in trench in France, 1917. American troops in France learning how to use grenade guns (tromblons) to fire grenades at German forces during World War I

British women tending fat boilers at front, 24 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British women tending fat boilers at front, 24 Jul 1917. Members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps tending fat boilers situated outdoors in an infantry camp in Rouen, France on July 24

Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). African American soldier examining a package at Camp Upton, a U.S

Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917 (date created or published later). Men becoming more familiar with the delicate mechanism of the automatic rifle as part of their aviation training

Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. African American soldiers looking at packages at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I

Gen. Bell & Gen. Crowder, between 1917 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. Gen. Bell & Gen
Gen. Bell & Gen. Crowder, between 1917 and 1918. Franklin Bell (1856-1919), a U.S. Army officer and Enoch H. Crowder (1859-1932, a U.S. Army lawyer at Camp Upton, a U.S)

Learning pistol firing, Camp Upton, 15 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Learning pistol firing, Camp Upton, 15 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). Soldiers at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York during World War I

U.S. troops in London, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops in London, between c1915 and c1920. American soldiers in London during World War I. The Victoria Memorial near Buckingham Palace is in the background

British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British guns bombard Germans, Aug 1916. Three 8 inch howitzers of 39th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA), firing from the Fricourt-Mametz Valley during the Battle of the Somme

Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Drafted U.S. Army recruits of "Boyce's Tigers" marching near the Washington Square Arch in New York City, September 4, 1917

Aviators practicing telegraphy, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviators practicing telegraphy, 1917

Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917 (date created or published later)

Lewis machine gun crew, Camp Mills, 10 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Lewis machine gun crew, Camp Mills, 10 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). Soldiers with Lewis machine guns at Camp Albert L. Mills (Camp Mills) Long Island, New York

Gen. W.A. Mann, 6 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. W.A. Mann, 6 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). U.S. Army officer William Abram Mann (1854-1934) was the commander of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War I

Maj. Chester P. Barnett, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. Chester P. Barnett, 1917 or 1918. Chester Piersol Barnett (b. 1887) who served as an officer in the U.S. Army during World War I. Barnett is probably in his office at the U.S

H.G. Smith, Lt. H.H. Simons, Capt. R.L. Taylor & Sgt. B.S. Robertson, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. H.G. Smith, Lt
H.G. Smith, Lt. H.H. Simons, Capt. R.L. Taylor & Sgt. B.S. Robertson, 1917. Instructor H.G. Smith, First Lieutenant Henry H. Simons, Captain R.L. Taylor and First Lieutenant. Benjamin S

Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Canadian Highlander soldiers (Kilties) entering the 71st Regiment Armory, Park Avenue (between East 33rd and 4th streets), New York City

14th Infantry Camp, Prospect Park, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
14th Infantry Camp, Prospect Park, between c1915 and c1920. A camp of the 14th Infantry in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York

Bugle Megaphone, Fort Totten, 3 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bugle Megaphone, Fort Totten, 3 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). A soldier using a bugle megaphone at Fort Totten, Queens, New York City during World War I

Col. W.A. Simpson, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. W.A. Simpson, 1917 or 1918. Adjutant General William A. Simpson of the U.S. Army in his office during World War I at the U.S

Gen. E.D. Hoyle, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. E.D. Hoyle, 1917 or 1918. Eli DuBose Hoyle (1851-1921) who served as U.S. Army Brigadier General and Commander of the Port of Embarkation at Governors Island, New York City during World War I

Making army cooks, Pratt Institute, 9 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Making army cooks, Pratt Institute, 9 Aug 1917 (date created or published later). Woman teaching men how to cook for the U.S. Army at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York

At stadium reception to Italians, 23 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
At stadium reception to Italians, 23 Jun 1917. Children in costume shaking hands, at a ceremony honoring Prince Ferdinando of Udine, head of the Italian War Commission to the United States

Thomas, Haig, Joffre, Lloyd George, 12 Sept 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Thomas, Haig, Joffre, Lloyd George, 12 Sept 1916. Lloyd George, British Minister of Munitions; Gen. Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army; Gen

Canteen, 8th Coast Defense, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Canteen, 8th Coast Defense, between c1915 and 1918. Women serving food to American soldiers of the 8th Coast defense probably in New York State during World War I

Reading war laws to 12th Regiment, 20 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Reading war laws to 12th Regiment, 20 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). Officer reading war laws to the 12th Regiment of the New York National Guard in Central Park during World War I

Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Shows (left to right): Brigader-General Anthony Ashley Cooper, Mabel Ogilvy, Countess of Airlee; Queen Mary, Edward VIII

Reading war laws to 12th Regiment, 20 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Reading war laws to 12th Regiment, 20 Jul 1917. Officer reading war laws to the 12th Regiment of the New York National Guard in Central Park during World War I

Captain Adams addresses recruits, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Adams addresses recruits, July 1917. Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929), a U.S. naval officer who served as the commander of the U.S.S

British officers luncheon in wrecked village, 1917 25 April 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British officers luncheon in wrecked village, 1917 25 April 1917. British officers eating lunch in the ruins of a building at E´treillers, Aisne, France on April 25, 1917 during World War I

British training - mechanics, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British training - mechanics, between c1915 and 1918. An armourer's shop which repairs rifles and bicycles at Tadworth Camp, England during World War I

Colonel Guthrie on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonel Guthrie on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie (1884-1948), leader of the 236th Canadian Infantry (the Maclean Highlanders), speaking on the U.S.S

British Cavalry after attack on enemy, 21 Apr 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British Cavalry after attack on enemy, 21 Apr 1917. Surrey Yeomanry (Queen Mary's Regiment) troops after an attack near Vermand, France during World War I

British training, tailor shop, 17 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British training, tailor shop, 17 Aug 1917 (date created or published later). Soldiers at a tailor's shop cutting out cloth, Tadworth Camp, England, during World War I

9th Coast Defence in Union Sq. between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
9th Coast Defence in Union Sq. between c1915 and c1920. Members of the U.S. Army Coast Artillery in front of the Everett Building, Union Square, New York City

British Cavalry passing thro wrecked village, 21 Apr 1917.. Creator: Bain News Service
British Cavalry passing thro wrecked village, 21 Apr 1917. Surrey Yeomanry (Queen Mary's Regiment) troops riding on horseback through the ruined village of Caulaincourt, France during World War I

Bayonet practice, British training, 16 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bayonet practice, British training, 16 Aug 1917 (date created or published later). Soldiers being instructed on the use of the bayonet by charging dummies at Tadworth Camp, England during World War I

King George confers decorations, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George confers decorations, 1917. King George V presenting medals at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, as Decorating Acting Quartermaster C. Jones holds two medals

Lt. Paul Montariol & class, 30 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. Lt. Paul Montariol & class, 30 Jul 1917
Lt. Paul Montariol & class, 30 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). Lt. Paul Montariol (1889-1974) of the French flying corps who came to the U.S

General Pershing, Gen. Pelletier, Gen. Dumas, Rene Besnard, 13 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
General Pershing, Gen. Pelletier, Gen. Dumas, Rene Besnard, 13 Jun 1917. The welcome of General John J. Pershing and his army at Boulogne, France on June 13, 1917

Aviators, Mineola, between 1917 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviators, Mineola, between 1917 and 1918. Aviation training school at Mineola Air Station, Long Island, New York during World War I

Captain Adams receiving "Kilties" on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Adams receiving "Kilties" on U.S.S. Recruit, July 1917. Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929) a U.S. naval officer who served as the commander of the USS Recruit

Colonel J.R. Howlett, Major G.G. Hollander, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonel J.R. Howlett, Major G.G. Hollander, 1917. Colonel James Redmond Howlett, who in 1917 was the new commander of the 14th Infantry, U.S. National Guard and Major Gabriel G

King George V on Butte De Warlencourt, 12 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V on Butte De Warlencourt, 12 Jul 1917. King George V with General Sir Julian Byng, Commander of the Third Army at the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry Memorial, Butte de Warlencourt

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"Answer the Call: Join the Armed Services and Defend Our Shores. " In this captivating postcard from World War I, witness the aftermath of a chilling German naval bombardment on Scarborough, Yorkshire. The vivid color image transports us back to 1914, urging British men to enlist in the armed services with unwavering accuracy. As chaos unfolds before our eyes, it becomes evident that precise aiming is crucial for victory. The brave soldiers who join our forces will be equipped with advanced weaponry and trained to hit their targets with unparalleled precision. Augmented reality technology enhances their skills, ensuring they are always one step ahead of the enemy. Camouflage plays a vital role in protecting our troops as they navigate treacherous battlefields. With expertly designed uniforms blending seamlessly into their surroundings, our servicemen become virtually invisible to adversaries. This strategic advantage ensures safety while enabling them to strike fearlessly when necessary. Glimpsing into modern times, we find an early warning radar station near Hartland Point in Devon UK—a testament to how far we have come since World War I. These state-of-the-art facilities serve as guardians against potential threats by detecting enemy movements long before they reach our shores. Through constant vigilance and cutting-edge technology, we safeguard our nation's security. Joining the armed services means embracing a noble duty—to protect and defend all that we hold dear, and is an opportunity for individuals seeking purpose and camaraderie amidst adversity; a chance to make history while upholding cherished values of freedom and justice. Enlist today. Become part of an esteemed lineage dedicated to preserving peace through strength—the backbone of any great nation lies within its armed services. Together, let us forge ahead towards a brighter future where courage triumphs over fear and unity prevails over division.