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Lieutenant Colonel J.I. Martin
Lieutenant Colonel J.I. Martin, Executive Officer, Medical Replacement Center, Camp Grant.
Nokomo Heights Public Housing
Nokomo Heights public housing in the 2800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Several African American residents stand by the building. Built and operated by the county, Nokomo Heights was transferred to the Rockford Housing Authority in 1965. In 1969 the…
Building Toboggan Slide, Camp Grant, Ill.
With men working atop a multi-tiered snow mound, there are additional men in front and horse-drawn wagons to the sides. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on June 13, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
Winter sports, Camp Grant, ILL.
A large group of men bundled against the weather with others on top of a wooden constructed toboggan run while some are even seated on a sled. Postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on June 13, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
Ski & Toboggan Slide, Camp Grant
Soldiers lining both sides of the slide, some holding skis and what looks like snowshoes while some men are on the run wearing skis.
332 Field Artillery Exchange, Camp Grant, Ill.
Men standing around a counter that bears the signs "Soda Department" and "Empty Bottles Here."
"Review" - Camp Grant, Ill.
Holding rifles, lines of soldiers in front of a building watch a military band in the forefront.
Greater Rockford Airport
Aerial view of the airport on the left with woods and the Rock River on the right separated by a road. On back: "Greater Rockford Airport was established on property, which during World War I and II was a military reservation known as Camp Grant,…
Military Parade
Men in military uniforms in a parade on the 100 block of North Court Street. Court Street United Methodist Church is visible in the back.
World War I General George Bell
Military portrait of General George Bell, Camp Grant, Illinois, 1919. "Herzog - 1921, Rockford, Ill" imprinted on front.
Camp Grant in World War I
Portrait of two unidentified men in military uniform circa World War I. The man on the right may be a French officer, based on his collar tabs with the number "2". He may have been part of the British and French contingent that made up the Allied…
World War I Military
Portrait of circa World War I unidentified man in military uniform with the numeral "2" on his collar tabs. He may have been a French officer who was stationed at Camp Grant as part of the Allied Officers Mission at Camp Grant from the fall of…
Camp Grant World War I Military
Portrait of circa World War I unidentified man in military uniform with the numeral "2" on his collar tabs. He may have been a French officer who was stationed at Camp Grant as part of the Allied Officers Mission at Camp Grant from the fall of…
Camp Grant in World War I
Portrait of circa World War I portrait of two men in military uniform, one sitting, the other standing with his elbow resting on the other man's shoulder. The seated man may be a French officer, based on his collar tabs with the number "2". He may…
Camp Grant Sergeant Armstrong
Portrait of circa World War I soldier dressed in a kilt. The man is identified in another photograph, 2008.36.83, as Sergeant Armstrong. He may have been part of the British and French contingent that made up the Allied Officers Mission at Camp Grant…
Camp Grant in World War I
Circa World War I portrait of two unidentified men dressed in military uniforms, shaking hands, one likely French, the other American. The French officer (on the left) may have been a part of the Allied Officers Mission at Camp Grant from the fall of…
World War I Sergeant Armstrong
Man dressed in circa world War I military uniform seated in a chair, holding a cigarette. He is identified on the back of the photo as Sergeant Armstrong. He may have been one of the British soldiers stationed at Camp Grant as part of the Allied…
World War I Training Camp
Nine photos mounted on matte board, depict scenes from a World War I training camp. Soldiers walk across bridges, practice with rifles, and ride horses. Believed to be Camp Grant.
World War I Parade on Court Street
Men in circa world War I military uniforms riding horses, marching in parade. Looking north up Court Street from State Street, circa 1918. Court Street Methodist Church is in the background.
World War I Parade on Court Street
Men in circa world War I military uniform carrying rifles, marching in a parade. Looking north up Court Street from State Street, circa 1918. Lerch's Restaurant on West State Street is in the background.
World War I Parade on Court Street
Men in circa world War I military uniforms, riding in horse drawn wagons in a parade. Looking north up Court Street from State Street, circa 1918. Lerch's Restaurant on West State Street is in the background.
World War I Parade on Court Street
Men in circa world War I military uniforms , riding in horse drawn wagons in a parade. Looking north up Court Street from State Street, circa 1918. Lerch's Restaurant on West State Street is in the background.
Interior, St. Mary's Chapel, Camp Grant, Illinois
Depicts soldiers in pews at a service.
Interior, Emmanuel Chapel, Camp Grant, Illinois
Depicts men gathered for a church service.
Base Hospital Band - Camp Grant
The photo, dated Nov. 1918, shows a 33-piece band and leader.
A Modern U.S. Army Camp
With tents in the background, soldiers march on the grounds in front.
Flag Raising, Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. [double-size]
Dated September 4, 1917, this panoramic view shows men on the grounds and others on the road facing the flag, saluting, with cars and people observing along the roadside.
Setting up exercises, Camp Grant, Illinois
Great lines of soldiers performing deep knee squats, with barracks and trees in the background.
Jumping the hurdles, Camp Grant, Illinois
Men in the field performing various exercises and drills, with soldiers in the forefront jumping hurdles.
Camp Grant Theater
A crowd of soldiers in uniform stand with a civilian woman at the entrance to the Camp Grant Theater. Promotional posters advertise shows by Salty O'Rourke, Alan Ladd and Gail Russell.
Rockford Airport, Rockford, Ill.
Aerial view looking down on the airport with cars in the parking lot and people on the grounds.
"Slum" in the making, Camp Grant, ILL.
Shows four members of a mess kitchen's staff at a field maneuver on the military reservation at Camp Grant, Illinois. Postmarked from Rockford IL with an indiscernible date.
Post Exchange, Camp Grant, Ill.
Depicts soldiers sitting and standing at a counter enjoying the company and refreshments. On the back: "Camp Grant, Illinois, located 4 miles south of Rockford has again been converted into an Army Camp." This suggests that this postcard is from…
Soldiers Leaving Camp Grant, Illinois
This card shows a line of soldiers next to a train with a water tower on the left in the distance. The soldiers' uniforms suggest this is World War II era.
Army Barracks, Camp Grant, Ill.
Shows many two-story barracks in neat rows. A handwritten date on the back (Aug. 5, 1941) suggests that this postcard is World War 11 era.
Air View of Camp Grant, Illinois
Pictures the layout of the land and the buildings.
U.S. Cavalry Review
A large assembly of uniformed soldiers on horseback with swords drawn.
Roll Call
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Soldiers are lined up outside their barracks ready for roll call.
Water Tower - First class water tower and sewerage system for perfect sanitation
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Shows a water tower on the grounds with buildings on either side.
"Orders to Leave"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Men are outside their barracks, folding tents, preparing for departure.
"Hospital Units"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A long, two-story building flying the US flag and a red cross flag, with a medic vehicle parked outside.
General View of Medical Section - Well equipped for all emergencies
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Shows buildings between diverging roads and towering trees to the left and right.
A Street Scene - Wide streets etc.
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Soldiers with arms, and one on horseback. "Wide streets, allowing plenty of light and air. The camp covers several square miles and has about one thousand…
"News from Home always Welcome"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Pictured is a group of five soldiers reading a newspaper with tents in the background.
Bird's-eye View - Camp Grant
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Portrays a number of buildings on flat, barren land. "200 men live in a barrack. Ten barracks house one regiment. One hundred barracks house one division."
Interior of Barracks
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A long view with cots on either side of a central aisle. Four men are seen on cots with two soldiers standing at attention in the far left distance.
Regimental Exchange
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A truck is backed up to this facility, with three men outside.
"Strike One" - Baseball and other good sports
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Depicted are a group of men playing baseball and another group as spectators. "Baseball and other good sports for recreation and muscle building."
"Mess Line"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. With two men conversing in the background, a group of soldiers, two abreast, apparently march toward a meal. "Simple, but wholesome food is supplied to…
"Everybody Happy Here - Visitors Welcome
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A group of soldiers, one playing guitar, with three women present, two boys, and a dog.