| Collection |
Vernon Brabazon |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Gelatin print on cardstock of Vernon Brabazon, Company B, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division. |
| Event |
World War I |
| Medium |
Photographic Paper/Ink |
| Notes |
Bust view image of Vernon Brabazon, Company B, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard. He is wearing a Model 1917 Enlisted Man's Tunic with Mexican Border Service medal on his left breast; "WIS" and "2" over crossed rifles over "B" collar disks and a Garrison Hat with "2" over crossed rifles over "B".
Vernon A. Brabazon was born in Gladstone, MI May 18, 1893, the son of Elbert William and Margaret Brabazon. He came to Oshkosh with his family in 1910. He enlisted in Company B, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard in 1916 and saw service on the Mexican Border. Old Company B became Company B, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division in 1917. He was killed in battle August 1, 1918 at Bellvue Farm near Sergy, France. His remains were returned to Oshkosh in 1921. |
| Object ID |
P1935.11.1 |
| Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
| People |
Brabazon, Vernon Andrew |
| Place |
Oshkosh, WI |
| Print size |
4" x 6" |
| Subjects |
Portrait photographs
Male
Soldiers
World War I
2nd Wisconsin National Guard
127th United States Infantry
32nd Division
Casualties
Mexican Border War |
| Title |
Vernon Brabazon, Company B, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division |
| Year Range from |
1917 |
| Year range to |
1917 |
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Last modified on: July 22, 2007
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