Aef Collection

Caricature of a cheeky Australian solder - WW1
circa 1916

Decorated American generals, 14 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Decorated American generals, 14 Jan 1919. American Expeditionary Force generals in France, photographed immediately after they had been named by Marshal Petain as commanders in the French Legion of

U.S. troops at landing port, France, 3 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops at landing port, France, 3 Nov 1917. The debarkation of the Rainbow Division of U.S. troops at St. Nazaire, France on Nov. 3, 1917 during World War I.

U.S. troops in London, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops in London, between c1915 and c1920. American soldiers in London during World War I. The Victoria Memorial near Buckingham Palace is in the background.

General Pershing, Gen. Pelletier, Gen. Dumas, Rene Besnard, 13 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
General Pershing, Gen. Pelletier, Gen. Dumas, Rene Besnard, 13 Jun 1917. The welcome of General John J. Pershing and his army at Boulogne, France on June 13, 1917

Joffre, Sharp, Pershing, Paris, July 4, 1917, 4 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Joffre, Sharp, Pershing, Paris, July 4, 1917, 4 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). French general Joseph Jacques Ce´saire Joffre (1852-1931), U.S

K. Roosevelt in London, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
K. Roosevelt in London, 1917 or 1918. Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943), a son of President Theodore Roosevelt, who served as an officer in World war I.

U.S. Red Cross in England, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. Red Cross in England, between c1915 and c1920. American Red Cross staff with automobiles in front of building in England during World War I.

First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. A doctor with an injured American soldier behind the lines in France, during World War I.

U.S. troops in France, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops in France, 1917 or 1918. U.S. Marines being welcomed at a train station in Samur, France.

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T. 10 WZ856
Royal Air Force - de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 WZ856 (msn C1/0002), of 7 AEF, at a RAF Waddington Photocall on 22 October 1994 Date: 1994

Grob G-115E Tutor G-CGKL
Royal Air Force - Grob G-115E Tutor G-CGKL (msn 82312), of 3 FTS / 12 AEF / ESUAS. Date: circa 2012

Franco-American Dunand helmet with visor, WW1
A Franco-American Dunand helmet with protective visor, designed by the Swiss metalsmith Jean Dunand in 1917, for use towards the end of the First World War

Sacred Heart Cathedral in Brazzaville, Congo
Sacred Heart Cathedral in Brazzaville (Cath餲 ale du Sacr魃 ur de Brazzaville) in the Republic of the Congo (then French Equatorial Africa)

Office of colonial agent Hecker in French Equatorial Africa
Office (Factorerie) of colonial agent A. Hecker in Pointe-Noire, a city on the west coast of French Equatorial Africa (Afrique Ú▒Áatoriale franþí®se, AEF; today Republic of the Congo)

Sunday Morning at Cunel, Harvey Dunn, WW1
Reproduction of a painting entitled Sunday Morning at Cunel, north eastern France, by the American artist Harvey Dunn, who served as an official artist with the American Expeditionary Force during

To the Victor Belong the Spoils, George Harding, WW1
Reproduction of a painting or sketch entitled To the Victor Belong the Spoils, by the American artist George Matthews Harding

Miss Elsie Janis in Hullo America - Sweetheart of the AEF
Miss Elsie Janis (1889-1956) - American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter - pictured here in her revue Hullo America - Sweetheart of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during WW1

Popular Songs of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force)
Popular Songs of the A.E.F. (American Expeditionary Force). Compiled by Bureau of Libraries and Periodical, A.E.F. Y.M.C.A. Published by the Y.M.C.A. Paris, 1918

Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

Elsie Janis and Basil Hallam
Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

USAT Logan arriving at Vladivostok, Russian Civil War
The US Army Transport ship Logan arriving in Vladivostok Harbour during the western intervention in the Russian Civil War. Date: circa 1918-1919

Two Six-Ton Tanks Climbing a Hill, H Townsend, WW1
Reproduction of a painting or sketch entitled Two Six-Ton Tanks Climbing a Hill, by the American artist Captain Harry E Townsend

Front Line at Early Morning, Harvey Dunn, WW1
Reproduction of a painting entitled In the Front Line at Early Morning, by the American artist Harvey Dunn, who served as an official artist with the American Expeditionary Force during the First

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"Cheeky Aussie Soldier: A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of WW1" In this captivating caricature, we are transported back to the trenches of World War 1, where a cheeky Australian soldier stands tall. With his mischievous grin and determined stance, he embodies the spirit of resilience and camaraderie that defined the Australian Expeditionary Force (AEF). The Franco-American Dunand helmet with its visor serves as a symbol of unity between nations during this tumultuous time. It reminds us of the shared sacrifices made by soldiers from different corners of the world in their fight for freedom. Transitioning from war to aviation, we encounter two iconic aircraft - the de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T. 10 WZ856 and Grob G-115E Tutor G-CGKL. These planes represent technological advancements that emerged post-WW1, showcasing how innovation flourished even amidst chaos. Our journey takes us to Brazzaville's Sacred Heart Cathedral in Congo, an architectural marvel standing as a testament to faith and hope amidst turbulent times. Nearby lies the office of colonial agent Hecker in French Equatorial Africa, reminding us of colonial influences on African soil during this era. Shifting gears towards entertainment, we meet Miss Elsie Janis - Hullo America's sweetheart who brought joy through her performances for troops overseas. Her magnetic presence on stage captivated soldiers' hearts and provided them solace amid harsh realities. As we delve into Popular Songs (American Expeditionary Force), memories resurface – melodies that echoed across battlefields lifting spirits high. Elsie Janis collaborated with Basil Hallam on these songs which became anthems for soldiers yearning for home while fighting abroad. Finally, General John Pershing emerges as a towering figure within AEF history – an American army officer whose leadership steered countless men towards victory against all odds.