World War I

1914 - 1918

A mannequin in a military uniform is wearing a helmet and boots.

World War I Battle Streamers

Champagne-Marne
Aisne-Marne
Oisne-Aisne
Meuse-Argonne
Champagne 1918
Lorraine 1918



Depicted is an enlisted infantry man of the 109th of the AEF. Basic field uniform and soldiers' field equipment worn in trench warfare.

TIMELINE

1917

March 30

The 1st Regiment Infantry is mustered into Federal service in Philadelphia.

August 5

They are drafted into Federal Service.

October 11

Consolidated with the 13th Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard (organized in 1877); consolidated unit designated as the109th Infantry and assigned t o the 28th Division

1919

May 17-20

Demobilized at Camp Dix, New Jersey

WWI military gear: Helmet with red cross, uniform with chevrons, sketch of soldier, and uniform hat.

Edward Shenton

The uniform and overseas cap of Corporal Henry “Ed” Shenton, Company B 103rd Engineer Regiment.

 Ed Shenton’s collection of sketch books drawn during his service with the 103rd are a treasure trove of what he experienced in WWI.   In later years Shenton became a successful illustrator of books and magazines, and later taught Illustration at the Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia.

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A group of soldiers marching in a field with an american flag
A black and white photo of soldiers standing in a line
A soldier wearing a helmet is walking through a field
Three soldiers in tan camouflage gear with weapons, outside.
Soldiers in masks handing bags to a person outside, likely food assistance.