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[Bodies in mass grave]
Photograph of dead bodies in a mass grave, circa 1914-1918. Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of ephemera, circa 1917-1919. The photos trace Kennedy's military career from his infantry training in the United States to his service in France during World War I and post-war service in Germany.
[Deceased soldier in field]
Photograph of a deceased soldier in a field, circa 1918.
[Four images of dead bodies]
Composite photograph of four images of dead bodies, circa 1939-1945.Stamped on verso: "Not for publication."
Dead Germans Amidst Wire Entanglements [Stereograph]
Stereograph, "Dead Germans Amidst Wire Entanglements," Set Number 16, Image Number V18906, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of destroyed defense walls and trenches, with a dead soldier partially buried in the rubble. Caption on reverse describes the German defenses shown in the image.
[Deceased servicemen]
Photograph of decesased servicemen, one wearing a gas mask, surrounded by debris, circa 1917-1918.Inscription on verso: "Fishing [Fishery?] 869. S G find."Part of a photograph album related to C. E. Roy's service with the U.S. Navy at Key West Naval Air Station, Florida, circa 1917-1918.
"And the trench was a reeking shambles" [Stereograph]
Stereograph, "'And the trench was a reeking shambles.' German dead in the La Bassee area," Image number V18858, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1919. Image of dead servicemen in trenches. Caption on reverse describes the battle at La Bassée (France) as an extension of the Battle of Ypres (Belgium) in late 1914.
Proud Men of the North Who Fought on Flanders Fields [Stereograph]
Stereograph, "Proud Men of the North Who Fought on Flanders Fields," Set Number 11, Image Number V18874, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of dead soldiers on a battlefield. Caption on reverse describes the bravery of Scotsmen and uniqueness of their kilts.
[Sunken road lined with dead bodies and debris]
Photograph of a sunken road lined with dead bodies and debris, France, July 19, 1918.Included caption: "A slightly sunken road used by the Germans as a trench and trench mortar position, captured by French and Americans in their advance. The deserted caisson is a token of a hasty retreat. 16th Infantry, 1st Div. Pleissy, France. July 19, 1918."Inscription: "16528."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps…
Human Wreckage in No Man's Land, Chemin des Dames, France [Stereograph]
Stereograph, "Human Wreckage in No Man's Land, Chemin des Dames, France," Set Number 6, Image Number V18837, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of soldier's skeleton still partially dressed in uniform, with helmet and rifle. Caption on reverse describes the scene and identifies the remains as a British soldier.
His Last Fight - See He Lies, Death Staring from His Eyes [Stereograph]
Stereograph, "His Last Fight - 'See He Lies, Death Staring from His Eyes' - Somewhere in France," Set Number 7, Image Number V18854, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of rubble and a dead soldier. Caption on reverse describes the scene with sentimental language.