Browse Items (77 total) for Ankeny Historical Society World War I Collection

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Wool Putees

The soldiers in World War 1 wore Puttees in order to stop water and mud from getting into their boots and pants. These wool putees were donated by Karen Ballard Avey in memory of Ed A. Howard in September 2015

Veterans Caps

This is an American Legion Life Member World War I cap. It was given in memory of Ed. A. Howard by Karen Ballard Avey in September 2015

WWI Army Uniform Leggins 1918

These leggins were worn during World War I as a part of the United States Army uniform. These were a gift of Marilyn Shay in memory of Lester Harry Shay donated in September 2015

World War I Steel Helmet

This is a World War I steel helmet donated by Ruth A. Donaghy in memory of Pvt. Thomas S. Donaghy

Prince of Wales during World War I

The first of two photographs of the Prince of Wales shows him in 1915 and again in uniform campaigning with British troops

Motorcycle Brigade - Camp Dodge, Iowa 1918

This postcard shows soldiers on motorcycles at Camp Dodge Des Moines, Iowa. There is a message on the back of it. It was donated by Barb Nagle Agan in March 2007.

Is Your Boy Going Too?

This is an unidentified newspaper photo of marching soldiers during World War I

American Soldiers in Rome During World War I

This photograph shows American soldiers in Rome where they met Brigadier-General Giuseppe Garibaldi II, a famous Italian soldier. Drums and a tuba are being played.

Troop of French Calvary Riding to the Fighting Line

This troop of French Calvary is riding through the rain to the fighting line. There are apple trees on either side of the road.

Illustration of a battlefield in Europe during World War I

This is an illustration of what an army camp and battleground plan might look like during World War I

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