World War I
1914 - 1918

World War I Battle Streamers
Champagne-Marne
Aisne-Marne
Oisne-Aisne
Meuse-Argonne
Champagne 1918
Lorraine 1918
TIMELINE
1917
March 30
The 1st Regiment Infantry is mustered into Federal service in Philadelphia.
August 5
They are drafted into Federal Service.
October 11
Consolidated with the 13th Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard (organized in 1877); consolidated unit designated as the109th Infantry and assigned t o the 28th Division
1919
May 17-20
Demobilized at Camp Dix, New Jersey
Gallery
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Lion Brand Boots
Button"Lion Brand" tall leather hobnail boots, used by engineers and motorcycle couriers. Worn by an officer of the 103rd Engineers who was wounded by two bullets that pierced his right boot.
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Officer's Compass
ButtonArmy Officer's field compass and leather pouch
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Shaving Kit
ButtonArmy soldier's shaving kit made by Gillette with extra blades
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German Machine Gun
ButtonGerman "Spandau" Machine Gun with fabric ammunition feeder belt