| Collection |
John T. Matschi |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Gelatin print of Frank Fuchs. |
| Year Range from |
1917 |
| Event |
World War I |
| Year range to |
1917 |
| Medium |
Photographic Paper |
| Notes |
Candid outdoor image by Sergeant John Matschi. The image shows Frank Fuchs at Camp Mills, New York. He is wearing the old Model 1902 uniform and campaign hat. Taken prior to their departure for France. Corporal Adolph Sphatt is standing in front of the tent in background.
Frank Fuchs was born November 15, 1889. He enlisted in Company F, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard on April 11, 1917. Company F became Company C, 150th Machine Gun Battalion, 42nd "Rainbow" Division in July 1918. Frank was slightly wounded by shrapnel on October 18, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Campaign. He was promoted to Private 1st Class on November 24, 1918. |
| Object ID |
P1935.27.568 |
| Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
| People |
Sphatt, Adolph
Fuchs, Frank |
| Place |
Camp Mills, NY |
| Print size |
3" x 4" |
| Subjects |
Portrait Photographs
Male
Soldiers
150th Machine Gun Battalion
42nd Division
World War I
Military camps
Tents |
| Title |
Frank Fuchs |
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