World War, 1914-1918

This is a photograph taken from above of three vessels that appear to have people aboard, moored near a floating dock. Nine unidentified men are scattered about, walking on the dock. 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.

This is a photograph of what appears to be a piece of World War I equipment on display, as evidenced by the unidentified men and women standing around it. The exact 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.

This is a photograph of the docks at Brest, France during World War I. The sailors and others standing on the docks are unidentified. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This is a photograph of a ferry boat in New York Harbor transporting U. S. servicemen to shore. It is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

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.

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.

Identified as Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus Secretary Henry Wolfe shown handing out what appears to be cigarettes to two men. The man on the far right is wearing what is probably a World War I uniform and is holding an American flag. An American Legion event/gathering is being held in Paris, France at this time. Mr. Wolfe is wearing a Knights of Columbus armband. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.