A fascinating World War I personal archive display centered around Private Kenneth O. Smith, featuring original military memorabilia, photographs, travel documents, and service-related artifacts from both the 1916 Mexican Border Service and American Expeditionary Forces service during World War I. This attractive display brings together several original items associated with one soldier and includes period handwritten identifications throughout. A wonderful piece of early U. Military history with excellent visual appeal.
Original World War I U. Original studio portrait of Private Kenneth O. RMS Aurania troopship berth card. French Provost Marshal registration/pass document. Original period handwritten notes identifying the items.
Reverse-mounted photograph showing soldiers at a YMCA building during the 1916 Mexican Border Service. Exact display shown in the photographs. The display board and contents show normal age-related wear from long-term preservation. The handwritten notes are those of a previous collector and are presented as reference information. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.An outstanding display for collectors of World War I militaria, U. Army history, Mexican Border Service memorabilia, American Expeditionary Forces material, or early military archives. You get everything you see in the pictures!