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[Postcard of 119th Field Armory Soldiers Shooting Cannon]

Description: Postcard of soldiers shooting cannons in a field, with the caption, "Bat. D. 119th F.A. in action. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Claude Hill in Hartford, Michigan and says, "Dear Folks, Am getting along fine. Can limp around without my crutches. I am listed as a cannoneer and will be one of this bunch on the other side when I get well enough I expect! Will write you a letter soon. Loving son [?]."
Date: November 18, 1917
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Soldiers Aboard Ship]

Description: Copy print of a photograph of a group of soldiers wearing life jackets while aboard ship. The description on the back of the photo says that they were "aboard ship going overseas." The men are hanging around one of the ship's large guns.
Date: [1917..1919]
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas
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