Doughboy Collection

Three American soldiers, Camp Dodge, Iowa, WW1
Three American soldiers (known as Doughboys) at Camp Dodge, Iowa, USA, during the First World War, with 1917 Enfield rifles

ERNEST HEMINGWAY 1899-1961). American writer. As a soldier in World War I, Milan, photographed 1918

For Home and Country Liberty Loan Poster, 1918 (lithograph)
2622436 For Home and Country Liberty Loan Poster, 1918 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American Army ordnance repair shops at Mehun-sur-Yevre, France, c1918-c1919. Artist: Keystone View Company
American Army ordnance repair shops at Mehun-sur-Yevre, France, c1918-c1919. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Doughnuts for doughboys, Montabaur on the Rhine, Germany, c1918-c1919. Artist: Keystone View Company
Doughnuts for doughboys, Montabaur on the Rhine, Germany, c1918-c1919. Doughboys was the nickname given to US Army soldiers in World War I. Stereoscopic card. Detail

WW1 - For Freedom - USA enters the war - patriotic postcard featuring a gallant doughboy scaling the peak of freedom and unfurling the stars and stripes. Date: circa 1917

WORLD WAR I: RETURN HOME. The famous Lost Battalion of the 308th infantry, 77th division lined up after disembarking in New York, New York. Photograph, 1919

Grafton china figure of a squatting American Doughboy
An extremely rare hand-painted Grafton china figure (No. 452) of a squatting American (Doughboy) smoking a cigar. Commemorative Ware

Portrait of an American doughboy wearing the traditional headgear and smoking a pipe. Julien T Felt (1874-1933)

PENFIELD: DOUGHBOYS, 1918. The Doughboys Make Good. Watercolor and ink drawing by Edward Penfield

GENOA: HOME OF COLUMBUS. A group of American infantrymen posed in the courtyard of the home of Christopher Columbus in Genoa, Italy, after World War I. Photograph, c1920

WORLD WAR I: TRAINING. American infantry soldiers in training before departing for Europe during World War I. Photograph, c1917

WWI: SOLDIER, c1916. Portrait of two unidentified American soldiers during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: CAMP, c1917. Members of the American Expeditionary Force, at camp in the Meuse River region of France, during World War I. Stereograph, c1917

WORLD WAR I: RETURN, c1918. American soldiers returned home to loved ones. Stereograph, c1918

GERMANY: OCCUPATION, 1918. American doughboys of the 89th Division resting before review on the Moselle River, Trier, Germany, following Allied victory in World War I. Stereograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: TRANSPORT. American soldiers returning home from Europe. Stereograph, 1918

GERMANY: ALLIED OCCUPATION. U. S. Marines guarding the American sector on the Rhine at Koblenz
GERMANY: ALLIED OCCUPATION. U.S. Marines guarding the American sector on the Rhine at Koblenz. Stereograph, 1919

WORLD WAR I: U. S. DRILL. Men of the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division, U. S
WORLD WAR I: U.S. DRILL. Men of the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division, U.S. Army, at hand grenade drill at Le Mans, France, October 1918

WORLD WAR I: U. S. SOLDIER. Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. killed in 1918. Luke Air Field in Phoenix
WORLD WAR I: U.S. SOLDIER. Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. killed in 1918. Luke Air Field in Phoenix, Arizona, was named in his honor

JOHN JOSEPH PERSHING (1860-1948). American army commander. Pershing decorating an officer of the 89th Division at Treves, Germany. Stereograph, c1918

WORLD WAR I: VD POSTER. You Kept Fit and Defeated the Hun. American World War I anti-venereal disease poster, c1919, by Ernest Fuhr

JOHN JOSEPH PERSHING (1860-1948). American army commander. Photographed in 1916

Granulated seastar (Choriaster granulatus) amongst corals on a reef. This starfish is found on coral reefs and sandy bottoms throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region

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"Doughboy: The American Soldiers of WW1 and the Iconic Symbol of Courage" During World War I, three American soldiers stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, embarked on a journey that would shape their lives forever. Little did they know that their experiences would later inspire renowned writer Ernest Hemingway to create some of his most powerful works. In 1918, a captivating Liberty Loan Poster emerged, depicting the soldiers in all their glory. This lithograph became an emblematic representation of the unwavering patriotism and sacrifice displayed by these brave men. As the war raged on, American Army ordnance repair shops at Mehun-sur-Yevre in France worked tirelessly to ensure that our troops were equipped with reliable weapons. The Keystone View Company captured this scene in a poignant photograph, immortalizing the dedication and determination behind every soldier's mission. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war, moments of respite were cherished dearly. In Montabaur on the Rhine in Germany, doughnuts brought comfort to weary "doughboys. " Another masterpiece from Keystone View Company showcased this heartwarming sight - soldiers finding solace even amidst turmoil. The Grafton china figure portrayed a squatting American Doughboy - a symbol etched into history as an embodiment of resilience and strength. This figurine stood as a reminder that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. With each passing day came stories untold; portraits captured fragments of bravery etched onto faces worn by battle scars. These images spoke volumes about courage personified within each doughboy who fought for freedom during those tumultuous times. One particular event engraved itself deeply into history—the return home for The Lost Battalion of the 308th Infantry from the 77th Division. Their triumphant arrival after being trapped behind enemy lines exemplified indomitable spirit against insurmountable odds—a testament to what it meant to be called a doughboy.