WORLD WAR I
Adolph Castonia, Company C, 150th MGB, 42nd rainbow Division

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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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