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Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to make up his pack

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to make ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A poster comes to life. These piles of iron and steel collected from Uncle Sam's salvage drive are fast "getting in the scrap." Steelworker George Woolslayer shows Chief John Evans (left) and Sergeant French Vineyard one of the scrap yards at Allegheny- Ludlum where tons of old metal await loading into open-hearth furnaces. Allegheny-Ludlum Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. These piles of iron and steel collected from U...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

New shoes and clothes are as much a necessity in the field as in camp. The Quartermaster Corps of Lieutenant General Walter Kreuger's Third Army, on maneuvers in Louisiana, are prepared to meet any demand made upon them. Colonel Joseph P. Bafferty, of Conshohockon, Pennsylvania (right), being fitted for a pair of shoes by Lieutenant George H. Kroehl (left), of Hasbrouck, New Jersey, while Sergeant Lloyd H. Carlson of Amerieva, Kansas, looks on

New shoes and clothes are as much a necessity in the field as in camp....

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A lieutenant of a "Flying Sergeant" intercepter squadron (second from the left) charts the manner of the formations. Lake Muroc, California

A lieutenant of a "Flying Sergeant" intercepter squadron (second from ...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s US industrial development, Second World War, US war production, indusry, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A poster comes to life. On the bridge of the "SS Production" at Allegheny-Ludlum, Sergeant Vineyard, welder George Woolslayer and Aviation-radio Chief John Evans watch the ceaseless chain of ladles brimming with molten steel on the furnace floor below. Chief Evans has been in the Navy for twelve long years but had never had a view like this from any bridge

A poster comes to life. On the bridge of the "SS Production" at Allegh...

Public domain photograph of ocean liner, ship, transatlantic travel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sergeant Maxfield Hurlbut Dunlap, former employee of the Board of Economic Warfare types reports on the progress of maneuvers in this picture taken during his basic recruit training at the Marine Corps base at Parris Island, South Carolina. Sergeant Dunlap is now serving as a fighting reporter in a combat area for the Division of Public Relations, U.S. Marine Corps

Sergeant Maxfield Hurlbut Dunlap, former employee of the Board of Econ...

Public domain photograph of South Carlina in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Riley, Kansas. A sergeant of a reconnaissance unit giving orders during a sham battle

Fort Riley, Kansas. A sergeant of a reconnaissance unit giving orders ...

Public domain photograph of United States agriculture in the 1930s, country, farmer, farm, great depression, migration, dust bowl refugees, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair discussing problems with his mother while on a visit home

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair discussing problems with his...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair waiting for mess call in the recreation room at camp

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair waiting for mess call...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bureau, office furniture, desk, chair, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Benning paratroopers. Paratroopers are picked men. This sergeant of an outfit of aerial infantry in training at Fort Benning, Georgia will help upset many Axis plans

Fort Benning paratroopers. Paratroopers are picked men. This sergeant ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Aberdeen, Maryland. This father and son team work together in the Ordnance School at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Sergeant Glen Church, forty, looking up at his son Edward Church, twenty-nine, who is a corporal. They enlisted in the U.S. Army together and hope to work together for the duration

Aberdeen, Maryland. This father and son team work together in the Ordn...

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair drilling with the rest of his buddies

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair drilling with the res...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military personnel, conscription, group of people in uniform, armed forces, infantry, war activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A poster comes to life. Sergeant Vineyard gets a first-hand introduction to steel in the making and finds it a fascinating experience. With Woolslayer, he's watching the fierce while lights and flickering shadows of an electric furnace in one of Allegheny-Ludlum's plants

A poster comes to life. Sergeant Vineyard gets a first-hand introducti...

Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Flying Sergeant" in high altitude and cold weather uniform. Lake Muroc, California

"Flying Sergeant" in high altitude and cold weather uniform. Lake Muro...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball play, baseball player, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sgt. Major Fox of New Hebrides Defense Force

Sgt. Major Fox of New Hebrides Defense Force

Full-length side-view of a soldier wearing a uniform with short pants. The islands of the Republic of Vanuatu were formerly known as New Hebrides. Efate (seat of the capital), is one of the more important islan... More

PFC Sal de George Manhattan asst. gunner

PFC Sal de George Manhattan asst. gunner

Rough sketch shows American soldier Sal de George kneeling on the ground operating a box during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. Inscribed on cover sheet: Mt. Astin [i.e. Austen] - Guadalcanal, 1/2 of a ... More

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair has a reunion with his family on a weekend furlough

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair has a reunion with his famil...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Portrait of Sergeant George Camblair

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Portrait of Sergeant George Camblair

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair getting rigorous physical training on the obstacle course

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair getting rigorous phys...

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YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. More fuel-storage space for a mighty aerial warship. A master sergeant of a bombardment squadron at Langley Field, Virginia installs gasoline tanks in the lower section of a wing of a YB-17 bomber

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. More fuel-storage...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Reciprocal aid. Sergeant A. Baker of Texas loading armament in a British Spitfire with British bullets. The plane will be flown by an American pilot. American and British air forces work side by side in the European theatre, with Britain furnishing important supplies and equipment under Reciprocal Aid Program

Reciprocal aid. Sergeant A. Baker of Texas loading armament in a Briti...

Picryl description: Public domain image of the British Empire armed forces, 19th-20th century war and military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Sergeant Robert Steele, machinist with a mobile unit. He is thirty years old, married; his home is at 2243 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. He used to work as a machinist at the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden, New Jersey

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Sergeant Robert Ste...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Demonstration before Army doctors and officer candidates at the U.S. Army medical field service school. "Wounded" soldiers who are brought into the collecting station are registered by a sergeant

Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Demonstration before Army doctors and officer ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bowman, South Carolina. Sergeant John Riley of the 25th service group, Air Service Command, talking with friends while on leave at his home. Before enlisting in the Army, Sergeant Riley worked in his father's garage for many years

Bowman, South Carolina. Sergeant John Riley of the 25th service group,...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Japanese-American volunteers. With battle helmet on his head and ammunition belt about his waist, Kauai-born Mitsuru Doi, eighteen, the first AJA [Americans of Japanese ancestry] volunteer to be inducted and given a uniform is taught the rudiments of rifle drill by Sergeant John H. Chynoweth, acting first sergeant of the provisional company of Kauai inductees. Looking on are three of Doi's fellow volunteers (left to right): Hervert Y. Kondo, eighteen, son of a World War I veteran; and Chits Ugi, twenty-three, and Minoru Manabe, twenty-eight, first pair of brothers to be inducted into the AJA combat regiment now being organized

Japanese-American volunteers. With battle helmet on his head and ammun...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant Bianco working on a radio script. He is in charge of Fort Belvoir radio shows

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant Bianco working on a radio script. He ...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Infantrymen carrying back Jap prisoner shelter-half - was told Jap couldn't or wouldn't walk and wanted to die, Horses' Neck front]

[Infantrymen carrying back Jap prisoner shelter-half - was told Jap co...

Sketch shows three American soldiers carrying a Japanese prisoner-of-war in a sling from the Horses' Neck front of the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. Signed lower right: To an inspiration, Isabel, with lov... More

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Mobile Chief Technical Sergeant Vasile Chokem, whose home is in Akron, Ohio. In civilian life he drove a truck, ran a filling station, and spent two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Mobile Chief Techni...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Private Chirico shooting pool with a sergeant

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Private Chirico shooting pool with a sergeant

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sgt. Cieniewicz - Public domain portrait drawing

Sgt. Cieniewicz - Public domain portrait drawing

Sketch showing portrait of soldier stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Fort Myer, Commissary Sergeant's Quarters, Washington Avenue between Johnson Lane & Custer Road, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia

Fort Myer, Commissary Sergeant's Quarters, Washington Avenue between J...

Significance: The Commissary Sergeant's Quarters at Fort Myer (Building No. 42) was constructed in 1877 to a standard plan issued by the Quartermaster General's Office in 1876, possibly designed by the Quarterm... More

[Edwin Chamberlain of Company G, 11th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in sergeant's uniform with guitar]

[Edwin Chamberlain of Company G, 11th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment ...

Photograph shows identified soldier in Union uniform. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," SoldierbiosChamberlain.html Frame: Berg 7-41. Additional information in collections file. Digital pho... More

[Brothers Private Henry Luther and First Sergeant Herbert E. Larrabee of Company B, 17th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment]

[Brothers Private Henry Luther and First Sergeant Herbert E. Larrabee ...

Photo shows identified soldiers in Union uniforms. Case: Berg, no. 5-11; Rinhart, no. 185. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2... More

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, MA

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex Coun...

Significance: According to most sources, this house was built by Samuel Hartwell III prior to 1758 and figured in the retreat of the British Regulars from Concord to Lexington. It appears to have been built as... More

[James A. Caruthers of Company G and Sergeant Samuel Craig Starr of Company D, 95th Ohio Infantry Regiment]

[James A. Caruthers of Company G and Sergeant Samuel Craig Starr of Co...

Photo shows identified soldiers in Union uniform. Case: Rinhart, no. 30. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union first sergeant's uniform with cavalry saber in front of painted backdrop showing landscape]

[Unidentified soldier in Union first sergeant's uniform with cavalry s...

Case: Berg, no. 3-394. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform sitting on a chair and holding a musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform sitting on a chair a...

Case: Leather geometric motif. Photographer G. H. (George H.) Auxer's name embossed on velvet pad inside case; photograph was not acquired in this case. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; T... More

[Sergeant Elijah McClanahan Ingles of Co. G, 4th Virginia Infantry Regiment in uniform, cap with "WF" (Wise Fencibles), and Virginia seal belt buckle]

[Sergeant Elijah McClanahan Ingles of Co. G, 4th Virginia Infantry Reg...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 6-15a. Relates to LOT 14043-1, no. 16, a Southern Cross of Honor medal inscribed "E.M. Ingles." Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:180) Forms part o... More

The commissary sergeant's quarters--weighing salt horse / EF.

The commissary sergeant's quarters--weighing salt horse / EF.

Soldier lying on the ground reading letter or newspaper. "Sergt's quarters. Weighing rations. Rappahannock Station, Va." on mount. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.177) Forms part of: Morgan collection... More

Jesse L. Berch, quartermaster sergeant, 22 Wisconsin Regiment of Racine, Wis. [and] Frank M. Rockwell, postmaster 22 Wisconsin of Geneva, Wis. / J. P. Ball's Photographic Gallery, No. 30 West 4th St., betw. Main and Walnut Sts. Cincinnati, O.

Jesse L. Berch, quartermaster sergeant, 22 Wisconsin Regiment of Racin...

Photograph showing Jesse L. Berch, left, and Frank M. Rockwell, right, standing, with their guns drawn, and an African American woman sitting between them, full-length portrait, facing front. [Identification of... More

Sgt. Boston Corbett, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Sgt. Boston Corbett, American Civil War Glass Negative.

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sgt. Joseph Dore, 7th N.Y.S.M, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Sgt. Joseph Dore, 7th N.Y.S.M, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Ne...

Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war photographs is available at loc.gov Forms part of: Civil war photographs... More

Sgt. Boston Corbett, U.S.A., American Civil War Glass Negative.

Sgt. Boston Corbett, U.S.A., American Civil War Glass Negative.

A black and white photo of a man with a beard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sgt. Boston Corbett, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Sgt. Boston Corbett, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war photographs is avai... More

[Charles Whittington, Sergeant Major, 7th West Virginia Cavalry, half-length portrait, wearing uniform, seated, facing front]

[Charles Whittington, Sergeant Major, 7th West Virginia Cavalry, half-...

Stamped on verso: Partridge's Gallery, Wheeling, W. Va. Inscribed on verso: Charles Whitington, Sergt. Maj. 7th Regt. Sc - Kelleys Mills Ohio.

G.A.R. hall with altar to dead comrades

G.A.R. hall with altar to dead comrades

Photograph shows General John Sedgwick GAR Post No. 17 of Santa Ana, California with two Union veterans in uniform with medals and bayoneted muskets, a woman in mourning attire, and two girls holding flowers. T... More

[Diaorama of the Greely Expedition, at the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, showing Lt. A.W. Greely, U.S. Army, welcoming Lt. Lockwood and Sgt. Brainard back to Ft. Conger]

[Diaorama of the Greely Expedition, at the 1893 Chicago World's Columb...

Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Col. A. Miller, Lt. E.C. Kiel, Sgt. F.K. McKee

Col. A. Miller, Lt. E.C. Kiel, Sgt. F.K. McKee

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, aviator, 1910s-1920s, early 20th-century aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sgt. Maj. Flora Sandes - Public domain portrait photograph

Sgt. Maj. Flora Sandes - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sgt. Tanner, Maj. Carl Spatz, Col. A. Miller, C.B. Spatz & wife, and Anna Spatz

Sgt. Tanner, Maj. Carl Spatz, Col. A. Miller, C.B. Spatz & wife, and A...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an 18th-19th century military conflict, armed forces, infantry, militia, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sgt. Morris Fisher--wearing medals

Sgt. Morris Fisher--wearing medals

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Montreal -- killing of Antoine Nottar

Montreal -- killing of Antoine Nottar

Photograph shows scene of the shooting of Antoine Nottar, a French reservist shot by a Sgt. Hooten of the 5th Royal Highlanders in Montreal on August 14, 1914 in front of the Craig Street Armoury. (Source: Flic... More

BLEAKLEY, ORRIN DUBBS, REP. FROM PENNSYLVANIA, 3/4/17-4/3/17. ELECTED, DID NOT QUALIFY. LEFT, WITH SGT. OCKER

BLEAKLEY, ORRIN DUBBS, REP. FROM PENNSYLVANIA, 3/4/17-4/3/17. ELECTED,...

Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bertha Demessine Carin, adopte. Address: Madame Demessine-Caron Ker Maris, pres. Locmine (Morbileau) protege of: Co. E. 140th Infantry Care of Sgt. William Crambert, American Expeditionary Forces

Bertha Demessine Carin, adopte. Address: Madame Demessine-Caron Ker Ma...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: Colin [Joseph A. Collin] Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General... More

AVIATION, ARMY. SGT. BERRY, MECHANIC

AVIATION, ARMY. SGT. BERRY, MECHANIC

Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sgt. Henry B. Hollowell, [10/19/21]

Sgt. Henry B. Hollowell, [10/19/21]

A man in uniform standing next to a cannon. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

E.M. Seamon has been a member of the White House police force for 24 yrs. Made a Sergeant

E.M. Seamon has been a member of the White House police force for 24 y...

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sgt. Jiggs - Public domain portrait photograph

Sgt. Jiggs - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a man and a dog. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Will run senate machine while Vice President Garner is absent. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is vacationing in Texas during the next few weeks, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem will preside over the Senate. Senator Pittman is shown with other officers of the Senate as the session opened this morning. Left to right: Chesley W. Jurney, Sergeant at Arms; Leslie L. Biffle, Secretary to the Majority; Charles L. Watkins, Parliamentarian and Journal Clerk; John C. Crockett, Cheif Clerk; Senator Key Pittman; Emery L. Frazier, Legislative Clerk; and Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary. 6/14/37

Will run senate machine while Vice President Garner is absent. Washing...

A black and white photo of a man giving a speech in a courtroom. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[ Headshot of Diana Dors as Sergeant Bridget Stanhope]

[ Headshot of Diana Dors as Sergeant Bridget Stanhope]

From the Dena-Capri film "On the Double." (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other pur... More

Photo taken in Palestine Broadcasting Service Studios, Jerusalem. Sergeant ... at mic. [i.e., microphone], Lt. Watson at piano

Photo taken in Palestine Broadcasting Service Studios, Jerusalem. Serg...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An old photo of a man getting his hair cut. Office of War Information Photograph

An old photo of a man getting his hair cut. Office of War Information ...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair in the mess hall for lunch

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair in the mess hall for ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lt. Edward Haskell patrol - Public domain scan / drawing

Lt. Edward Haskell patrol - Public domain scan / drawing

Sketch shows an officer lying on the ground, his gun aimed in the air. The drawing surface is probably smeared with brown mud. Inscribed on cover sheet: sketched on Guadalcanal - mud is dropping to ground after... More

"Flying Sergeant" dressing in his high altitude cold weather flying suit. Lake Muroc, California

"Flying Sergeant" dressing in his high altitude cold weather flying su...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Sergeant Williams with the USO (United Service Organization) hostess in a service club

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Sergeant Williams with the USO (United Ser...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, civil rights movement, African Americans, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair shaving in the morning at the camp

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair shaving in the mornin...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Sergeant Williams delivering a message to an officer

Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Sergeant Williams delivering a message to ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A poster comes to life. Thoroughly enjoying both Mrs. Woolslayer's homemade devil's food cake and his conversation with eight-year-old Georgie Ann Woolslayer, Sergeant Vineyard spends the kind of Sunday afternoon that spells "home" to all Americans. Thoughts of war are temporarily shelved as this serviceman chats with his new friends. Allegheny-Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. Thoroughly enjoying both Mrs. Woolslayer's hom...

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An American sergeant receiving a decoration during the North African campaign. Archbishop Spellman of New York is watching the ceremony

An American sergeant receiving a decoration during the North African c...

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Knox. Armored force personnel. A first sergeant of the armored forces pulls his motorcycle to a standstill to study the effect of a tactical move during war games at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where young soldiers are learning the latest tricks of mechanized warfare

Fort Knox. Armored force personnel. A first sergeant of the armored fo...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Riley, Kansas. Sergeant in a field artillery unit

Fort Riley, Kansas. Sergeant in a field artillery unit

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An American flying squadron in India. "What's cooking?" asks Technical Sergeant J. Young of Pennsylvania, standing in front of thatch-roofed barracks No. 6, talking to Private F.S. Sirocks also from Pennsylvania and Corporal J.J. Conroy of Illinois, just before chow time

An American flying squadron in India. "What's cooking?" asks Technical...

Public domain photograph of United States in World War Two, home front, industrial military production, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. The soldier-mechanics who serve as guard crews in the Army Air Forces are skilled men. A staff sergeant and a master sergeant caliper a screw that wil be used to fasten a plate on a gas tank

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. The soldier-mecha...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to use a gas mask in a practice smokescreen

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to use a...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Litter bearers on a jungle trail at the front]

[Litter bearers on a jungle trail at the front]

Drawing shows four soldiers carrying a wounded soldier on a litter at the front during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. Signed: Sgt. Howard Brodie Guadalcanal. Sketch version: DRWG/US - Brodie, no. 33 (A... More

"Flying Sergeant" dressing in his high altitude cold weather flying suit. Lake Muroc, California

"Flying Sergeant" dressing in his high altitude cold weather flying su...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sergeant Robert William Kirby, former Washington Post and INS (International News Service) reporter, during basic training at the Marine Corps base at Parris Island, South Carolina. Sergeant Kirby is now serving as a fighting reporter in a combat area for the Division of Public Relations, U.S. Marine Corps

Sergeant Robert William Kirby, former Washington Post and INS (Interna...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a military person with a firearm, machine gun, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair on fatigue duty in his barracks

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair on fatigue duty in hi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. A regular part of Sergeant George Camblair's chores is shoe shining

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. A regular part of Sergeant George Camblair's c...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to make up his pack

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant George Camblair learning how to make ...

Public domain photograph of picnic, leisure time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A poster comes to life. Almost dwarfed by the ladle which pours molten steel into ingot molds below, Sergeant Vineyard, George Woolslayer and Chief Evans stand in awe of the giant machine which processes steel into armaments. Woolslayer sums it up like this: "We're making the stuff for you to fight with to protect us." Thus America's men and her machines work together for victory. Allegheny-Ludlum Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. Almost dwarfed by the ladle which pours molten...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A poster comes to life. "This reminds me of home" said Sergeant Vineyard as he downed another piece of Mrs. Woolslayer's devil's food cake. When refreshments were brought out, the welder and the Army Sergeant forgot all about the war and fighting and production, and embarked on a gossip session the likes of which you'll find in Iowa, Kentucky, Oregon or Vermont. As American as baseball, the Sunday afternoon visit is a friendly and democratic means of relaxation common to soldier, worker, bank president and school child alike. Proudly seated next to the Sergeant is eight-year-old Georgia Ann Woolslayer

A poster comes to life. "This reminds me of home" said Sergeant Vineya...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant Camblair used to work as a lens grinder in an optical firm. His employer said he had the makings of a good lens grinder

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sergeant Camblair used to work as a lens grind...

Public domain photograph of Virginia, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Riley, Kansas. Sergeant commanding a scout car of a mechanized cavalry reconnaissance unit

Fort Riley, Kansas. Sergeant commanding a scout car of a mechanized ca...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of armor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A poster comes to life. A couple of groundhogs get a liberal education from a Navy pilot as Aviation-radio Chief John Marshall Evans (left) escorts welder George Woolslayer and Sergeant French L. Vineyard (right) through his navy post. The three colleagues of the "Men Working Together" poster learned how the war can be won only by the united efforts of soldier, sailor and worker, during their introductions to one another's spheres of activity. Allegheny- Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. A couple of groundhogs get a liberal education...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s US industrial development, Second World War, US war production, indusry, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair taking his girlfriend dancing at the United Service Organization (USO) during a weekend furlough

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair taking his girlfriend dancin...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dance club, dancing couple, tango, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Gunner in a airplane bomber] - Public domain portrait drawing

[Gunner in a airplane bomber] - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a gunner from behind, kneeling in an airplane bomber during the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. For similar drawing, see: DRWG/US - Brodie, no. 3 (A size) Gift, Sgt. Howard J. Brodie, 1944; (D... More

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sister Kenny at an American Legion meeting at which she was the principal speaker. With her is Sergeant J. Rutherford of Brisbane, a member of the Australian Air Force. He was an honorary guest at the meeting

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sister Kenny at an American Legion meeting at ...

Public domain photograph related to American Legion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Mess Sergeant Charles Dolo

Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Mess Sergeant Charles Dolo

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bowman, South Carolina. Sergeant John Riley of the 25th service group, Air Service Command, talking with friends while on leave at his home. Before enlisting in the Army, Sergeant Riley worked in his father's garage for many years

Bowman, South Carolina. Sergeant John Riley of the 25th service group,...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Staff Sergeant Richard A. Walton, a welder with a mobile unit. He is twenty years old, and came into the Army right out of high school. His home is at 343 Long Road, Wilkinsburg, Pennslyvania

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Air Service Command. Staff Sergeant Rich...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sgt. Walter P. Goworek, Jersey City, N.J., treats two little French lasses with some G.I. candy / U.S. Army Signal Corps.

Sgt. Walter P. Goworek, Jersey City, N.J., treats two little French la...

Caption continues: The little ladies are wearing costumes for a Fourth of July observance in La Mine, France. The sign in the background indicates the feeling of the French for their American liberators. July ... More

[ Captain Patterson (Allan Cuthbertson) holds a gun to Ernie Williams imitating General MacKenzie (Danny Kaye) with Sergeant Bridget Stanhope (Diana Dors) driving the car in a scene from "On the Double"]

[ Captain Patterson (Allan Cuthbertson) holds a gun to Ernie Williams ...

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Photograph related to American actor Danny Kaye. Danny Kaye was an Ame... More

Night attack with phosphorous bombs, Gondrecourt, Aug. 15, 1918 Signal Corps photo by Sgt. J.J. Marshall

Night attack with phosphorous bombs, Gondrecourt, Aug. 15, 1918 Signal...

Photo shows the silhouette of a soldier in the foreground against the phosphorous streamers from bombs exploding in the background at Gondrecourt-le-Château, France, during World War I. Caption label from exhib... More

Fort Myer, Commissary Sergeant's Quarters, Washington Avenue between Johnson Lane & Custer Road, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia

Fort Myer, Commissary Sergeant's Quarters, Washington Avenue between J...

Significance: The Commissary Sergeant's Quarters at Fort Myer (Building No. 42) was constructed in 1877 to a standard plan issued by the Quartermaster General's Office in 1876, possibly designed by the Quarterm... More

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, MA

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex Coun...

Significance: According to most sources, this house was built by Samuel Hartwell III prior to 1758 and figured in the retreat of the British Regulars from Concord to Lexington. It appears to have been built as... More

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, MA

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex Coun...

Significance: According to most sources, this house was built by Samuel Hartwell III prior to 1758 and figured in the retreat of the British Regulars from Concord to Lexington. It appears to have been built as... More

Fort Myer, First Sergeant's Quarters, Washington Avenue between Johnson Lane & Custer, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia

Fort Myer, First Sergeant's Quarters, Washington Avenue between Johnso...

Significance: Originally part of Fort Whipple, this small vernacular building was moved to this site and remodeled into 1st Sergeant's quarters after the post was renamed Fort Myer. It may have been a part of ... More

[James A. Caruthers of Company G and Sergeant Samuel Craig Starr of Company D, 95th Ohio Infantry Regiment]

[James A. Caruthers of Company G and Sergeant Samuel Craig Starr of Co...

Photo shows identified soldiers in Union uniform. Case: Rinhart, no. 30. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

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