Soldiers--French; World War, 1914-1918--France; Military uniforms; Military life; Pacifists
Photographic postcard of André Jeunet taken during his military training in Autun, France in 1915. Other copies were mailed to his family, but Jeunet saved this one and inscribed it in 1920.
Large town, or village, in a valley as seen from a hillside. Rounded mosque domes and minarets are visible, suggesting the town is in the Balkans, where the photographer served with France's 34e Colonial Regiment in 1917-1919.
World War, 1914-1918--France; Soldiers; Battlefields; Military training; Rifles; Arms & armament
Soldiers from France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie sit and stand in a field in France during World War I. Rifles are arranged next to them in a conical formation resembling a small tepee.
World War, 1914-1918; Military personnel; Soldiers--French; Group portraits
Group portrait of sixteen men in France's 69e Régiment d'Infanterie in March, 1915. Handwritten on verso by André Jeunet: "Autun. Mars 1915". Handwritten on verso by a different hand: "André Jeunet 2e à gauche 2e rang"...
World War, 1914-1918; Military personnel; Soldiers--French; Group portraits
Group portrait of 75 men in France's 69e Régiment d'Infanterie in March, 1915. Handwritten on verso by André Jeunet: "Autun. Mars 1915". Handwritten on verso by a different hand: "André Jeunet 1e à gauche 2e rang debout (partant...
World War, 1914-1918--France; Convoys; Military vehicles; Rest periods; Self-portraits
The photographer's close friend Godet and fellow soldiers in a truck convoy pause at the side of a road on their way to Verdun in August 1917. Insignia on jackets indicate they were part of France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie. Cable in Godet's...
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Soldiers; Children; Stone walls; Smoking
Comrade of André Jeunet with village children in the Balkans. Soldier is smoking a cigarette as he and the children sit and stand in front of a rock wall. Insignia on the soldier's collar is believed to represent France's 34e Colonial Regiment.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Soldiers; Stone walls; Masonry
Soldiers from France's 34e Colonial Regiment build a stone wall near their hillside camp, believed to be in the Balkans in 1918 or 1919. Images ULPA 2004.003.024B and ULPA 2004.003.040E appear to be in the same location.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Soldiers; Cobblestone streets; Buildings; Villages; Cities & towns; Ox teams
French soldiers approach man with yoke of oxen on cobblestone road in a town that is believed to be in the Balkans. The soldiers are probably part of France's 34e Colonial Regiment.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Soldiers; Military camps; Military life
Soldiers from France's 34e Colonial Regiment relax in a hillside camp, reportedly near Monastir in the Balkans in July, 1918. A bottle of champagne is sitting on the ground. Images ULPA 2004.003.037E and ULPA 2004.003.024B appear to be in the same...
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Soldiers; Military camps; Military life; Champagne (Wine)
Soldiers from France's 34e Colonial Regiment relax with a bottle of champagne in front of tents in a hillside camp, reportedly near Monastir in the Balkans in July, 1918. Images ULPA 2004.003.037E and ULPA 2004.003.040E appear to be in the same...
World War, 1914-1918--France; Soldiers; Military training; Writing; Classrooms; Mourning clothing & dress
André Jeunet's close friend, Godet, and another soldier sit in a classroom writing letters home. The number of their military unit, France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie, is clearly visible on the collar of Godet's uniform. The second soldier, also...
World War, 1914-1918--France; Soldiers; Tents; Eating & drinking; Trees
Soldier, sitting crossed-legged in front of a tent, is eating from a metal bowl. The soldier, also in images 2004.003.018A and 2004.003.027B, is a member of France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie.
World War, 1914-1918--France; Soldiers; Military uniforms; Agricultural machinery & implements; Carts & wagons
Godet, André Jeunet's close friend and fellow soldier, reclines on the grass next to an idle wooden plow or wagon. He is wearing the uniform of France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie and has his hand on a journal or writing pad.
World War, 1914-1918--France; Men; Tables; Canteens (Beverage containers); Tableware
Godet, André Jeunet's close friend and fellow soldier, is wearing the uniform of France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie as he sits at a wooden table outdoors. His canteen, glasses and bowls are on the table and a tall fence, or wall of a wooden...
World War, 1914-1918--France; Soldiers; Military uniforms; Agricultural machinery & implements; Carts & wagons
Godet, close friend of photographer André Jeunet, reclines on the grass next to an idle wooden plow or wagon. He is wearing the uniform of France's 139e Régiment d'Infanterie.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Trench warfare; Soldiers
Soldier sitting in dugout at end of a deep trench during World War I. He is believed to be a member of France's 34e Colonial Regiment stationed near Monastir in the Balkans in 1917-1919.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Eastern Front; Trench warfare; Soldiers; Signs (Notices)
Soldier working in a trench during World War I. At the top of the trench is a small wooden sign that reads "M-A-G". He is believed to be a member of France's 34e Colonial Regiment stationed near Monastir in the Balkans in 1917-1919.
