| Copyright |
Location of original unknown. No signed permission for use by donor. |
| Description |
Copy print of Adolph Castonia, Company C, 150th MGB, 42nd rainbow Division. |
| Event |
World War I |
| Film Size |
4" x 5" |
| Medium |
Photographic Paper |
| Neg # |
15206 |
| Notes |
Copy of an original print of Adolph Castonia, Company C, 150th MGB, 42nd Rainbow Division. He is standing in a camp with pyramid tents in the background, possibly in Texas during mobilization. He wears a Campaign Hat; M1910 Haversack; pistol belt; leggings; shirt; and trousers. Adolph Castonia enlisted in Company F, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard in 1917. Company F, became Company C, 150th Machinegun Battalion, 42nd Division during World War I. Because of his blacksmith experience making horseshoes, he was made Ferrier. He also drove ammunition wagons. He was able to speak French, and was often in demand of his comrades to act as an interpreter. |
| Object ID |
P1997.44 |
| Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
| People |
Castonia, Adolph |
| Print size |
4 " x 2 1/2" |
| Subjects |
World War I Soldiers Camps Tents 150th Machinegun Battalion Blacksmiths |
| Title |
Adolph Castonia, Company C, 150th MGB, 42nd rainbow Division |
| Year Range from |
1917 |
| Year range to |
1918 |
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