World War I Soldier Training

Historic photos depicting soldiers at an electrical training school, illustrating military education during World War I, set against a backdrop of significant historical events.

Sgt. C.R. Nightingale captured this photograph, titled 111-SC-32448, on November 12, 1918. The image shows the ruins of President Poincare's son's Chateau in St. Benoit, Meuse, France, which were occupied by the 56th Brigade Hdqrs. of the 28th Division. The photograph passed the A.E.P. censor, although the date of approval is unknown. This information was documented by photographer number B on December 27, 1918.
Sgt. C.R. Nightingale captured this photograph, titled 111-SC-32448, on November 12, 1918. The image shows the ruins of President Poincare's son's Chateau in St. Benoit, Meuse, France, which were occupied by the 56th Brigade Hdqrs. of the 28th Division. The photograph passed the A.E.P. censor, although the date of approval is unknown. This information was documented by photographer number B on December 27, 1918.