| Collection |
Harvey Stich |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Photographic Postcard of Private Harvey Stich. Inscribed, "Mrs. A. Stich/614 19th St." |
| Event |
World War I |
| Medium |
Photographic Paper |
| Notes |
Full standing view on postcard of Private Harvey Stich in uniform. He is wearing the M1917 Tunic; M1917 Breeches; canvas leggings; and Field Boots. Taken in Camp Mills, NY during service in World War I. Their are pyramid tents in the left background.
Harvey Stich was the son of Charles Stich. He was born in Nekimi on February 15, 1898. The family moved to Oshkosh when he was young. He worked in the press room of Diamond Match Company. He enlisted in Company F, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard in March 1917 and was sent to Camp Douglas in July 1917. Company F became Company C, 150th Machinegun Battalion, 42nd Division and left for France in October 1917. He served in every action and was in the Army of Occupation in Luxembourg. He died there December 27, 1918 of pneumonia. He was buried in France, but was disinterred and returned to Oshkosh in September 1920. He is buried in Doty Street Lutheran Cemetery. |
| Object ID |
P2003.15.3 |
| Object Name |
Postcard, Photographic |
| People |
Stich, Harvey |
| Place |
Camp Mills, NY |
| Print size |
3.5" x 5.5" |
| Subjects |
Portrait photographs
Male
World War I
2nd Wisconsin National Guard
42nd Division
150th Machinegun Battalion
Casualties
Death
Death & burial
Tents |
| Title |
Private Harvey Stich |
| Year Range from |
1917 |
| Year range to |
1917 |
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Last modified on: July 22, 2007
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