Historic Article Headline
This section contains a series of articles previously published by the Museum. They cover a variety of subjects ranging from the story of individuals and units to equipment used by our soldiers in the defense of freedom. Just click on the topic area below to see what we offer.

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US 1918 Uniform US Enlisted Uniforms 1900-1918
WWI Uniform Presentation
An Excerpt from our WWI uniform lecture featuring the 1900-1918 US army uniforms, pattern characteristics and unique features.
US WWI Messgear US WWI Personal Messgear 1910-1918
A look at issue messgear and personal equipment used by the Doughboy in WWI. Includes details on pattern characteristics and unique features of interest to collectors.
97 Btn. Canadian CEF Logo 97th Btn, (The Lost Legion), American Volunteers with Canada in WWI A brief history of the 97th CEF Btn of American Volunteers and one of its member, Cpl. Frances Kennedy. This unit became known and the American Legion due to its makeup of Americans serving in the Canadian Army.
Photo of Ollie O. Olive, Fredericksburg KIA, WWI They had a Rendezvous With Death, Pvt. Ollie O. Olive, by Glenn Hyatt. Presented by Hellfire Corner A tribute to Pvt Ollie O. Olive, member of Fredericksburg's Co. K who was killed in action in 1918 during the Meuse Argonne offensive.
US WWI Grenade WWI Grenades, (Pocket Artillery) by Glenn Hyatt. Presented by Trenches on the Web,

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