WW1 1918 US Navy Sailors likely USS Black Hawk London leave Photo RPPC Postcard

Description: This is a postcard brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski (girlfriend Yetta) who served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and was a member of the ships band (bugler). Type & Size: A 5.5x3 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most postcards in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This postcard depicts two U.S. Navy sailors posing for a photograph during World War I, specifically in 1918. The young men are dressed in traditional Navy attire, with prominent white sailor collars. One sailor is seated on a chair, while the other stands beside him, both exuding a sense of camaraderie. The background is a simple dark curtain, focusing attention on the subjects. This image was brought back from the war by Joseph Mondzelski, who served in the USS Black Hawk and was a member of the ship's band as a bugler. During World War I, the U.S. Navy played a vital role in various naval operations and supported the Allied forces. The USS Black Hawk was a destroyer tender that provided logistic support to destroyers and other small ships, aiding in the war efforts. Sailors like those depicted often formed close bonds, as they endured challenging conditions at sea and contributed to significant naval engagements. The presence of military bands on ships provided entertainment and boosted morale among crew members, a testament to the naval culture of the time. BOYDE'S STUDIOS LTD. HEAD OFFICES 108 & 109, Strand, London, W.C.1

Price: 26 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-08T08:25:38.000Z

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