Soldiers

This is a photograph of unidentified American soldiers on board the SS Zeppelin. Members of Harry S. Truman's unit, the 129th Field Artillery, returned to the United States on board this ship. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

United States Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews (1949-1951) is shown having just stepped off a Navy airplane as he arrives at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He is being welcomed by a group of military personnel giving a honor salute. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown having just stepped off a Navy airplane as he arrives at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He is being welcomed by a honor line of military personnel giving a salute. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

An American soldier standing under an awning by an automobile in an unidentified area of Korea during the trial census.

Columns of troops march behind three military personnel, one carrying the American flag. The location is unknown. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

View is identified as World War I devastation in France. A group of nine soldiers are shown reading newspapers beside a vehicle located near what appears to be a bombed church. Behind the soldiers is a train car loaded with small tanks. Exact location not given.

General Graves B. Erskine, saluting, and John F. Melby walking in front of the soldiers. The soldiers are standing at attention with the flag. They are probably in Thailand.

General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby walking up the steps with an unidentified man. The soldiers and building under construction can be seen in the background. They are evidently in Thailand.

General Graves B. Erskine and other officers saluting. John F. Melby is left of General Erskine. Others are unidentified. They are evidently in Thailand.

A member of the Melby Erskine Mission with a group of Army and police officers waiting for the parade in Bangkok, Thailand.