Military History
The Missouri Historical Society houses many items related to military history in its collections. Find even more at mohistory.org/collections
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Edith Mae Ferguson, Army Nurse Corps, ca. 1917.
This historic photograph shows Edith Mae Ferguson wearing her World War I nurse's uniform. A gold star in the corner indicates that she died during military service. Her birth date is given as 1893 and her death date is given as 1919. This photograph is part of the World War I: St. Louis City and County Servicement Collection at the Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis.
Four Soldiers or Sailors After Being Discharged.
This historic photograph shows Pete Masterson, Leo Masterson, Anthony Dwyer and an unidentified man after serving in World War I. The photo was taken by William Peters on April 13, 1919. It's part of the William Peters Collection at the Missouri Historical Soiety, St. Louis.
Joe Broz in Royal Flying Corps cap and swagger stick.
Joe Broz was an engineer in the 27th Aero Squadron and was training with the Royal Flying Corps at Camp Leaside near Toronto, Canada from August-October 1917. This historic photograph is from the Joseph G. Broz Album at the Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis.
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