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World War, 1914-1918

Gold Star mothers in Paris, France

A group of "Gold Star" mothers poses before the gates of the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris, France. The individuals are unidentified, but on the left is A. Robert Ginsburgh who, along with other Army officers, accompanied the group as they visited the graves of their sons and several monuments. The Suresnes Cemetery contains 1,541 graves. The men buried there died during WWI in hospitals located in Paris, or at other places in the Services of Supply.

A. Robert Ginsburgh and two Gold Star mothers at Suresne American Cemetery

A Robert Ginsburgh (center - Army, rank unknown) poses in front of the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris, France, with two Gold Star mothers who, accompanied by Ginsburgh and other Army officers, visited the graves of their sons and several monuments in France. The Suresnes Cemetery contains 1,541 graves. The men buried there died during World War I in hospitals located in Paris or at other places in the Services of Supply.

Gold Star mothers at Aisne-Marne Memorial in France

A group of Gold Star mothers look over the view as they stand on the Aisne-Marne Memorial near Chateau-Thierry, France. In the center is A. Robert Ginsburgh who, along with other Army officers, accompanied the group on their visit to the graves of their sons and to several monuments. This impressive memorial was erected on Hill 204 to commemorate the services of the American and French soldiers who participated in the important operations in the region during 1918.

Gold Star mothers visit St. Mihiel Memorial in France

A group of Gold Star mothers visits the St. Mihiel Memorial commemorating the capture of the St. Mihiel salient by the American First Army, the operations of the American Second Army on November 9-11, 1918, and other combat services of the American Division, located on the high isolated hill of Montsec, France. A. Robert Ginsburgh is in the group, along with other Army officers, who accompanied the group on their visit to the graves of their sons and several monuments.

French soldiers march in French Memorial Day Parade

French soldiers march in a Memorial Day parade, passing in front of the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris, France. On the steps before the entrance is a group of dignitaries and citizens. This photo is part of several photos of "Gold Star" mothers who, accompanied by A. Robert Ginsburgh and other Army officers. The individuals are unidentified, but in the center is A. Robert Ginsburgh. The Suresnes Cemetery contains 1,541 graves. The men buried there died during World War I in hospitals located in Paris or at other places in the Services of Supply.

A. Robert Ginsburgh and two Gold Star Mothers in France

Two Gold Star mothers, part of a larger group, pose before the gates of the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris, France. The individuals are unidentified, but in the center is A. Robert Ginsburgh who, along with other Army officers, accompanied the group as they visited the graves of their sons and several monuments. The Suresnes Cemetery contains 1,541 graves. The men buried there died during World War I in hospitals located in Paris or at other places in the Services of Supply.

Truman and fellow officers at the 129th Field Artillery Canteen, Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma

First Lieutenant Harry Truman (14th from left) enjoying a soft drink with fellow officers, "A jolly bunch at the 129 Field Artillery Canteen, Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma." Those who can be identified are (standing); Morris Sterns, Buck Davis, Ed Harper (1st, 2nd, 3rd from left), Sgt. Edward Jacobson (7th from left) Battery F, First Lt. Walter G. Slagle (10th from left), 2nd Lt. Clyde C. Clark (11th from left), First Lt. William Hubbard (12th from left), First Lt. Harry Truman (14th from left), 2nd Lt. Herbert J. Hale (15th from left), and Dr. James Terrill Brown, 1st Lt. Med.