Bust portrait of Col. L. H. French in uniform, commanding officer of soldiers from Santa Susana in World War I. Handwritten on the bottom of photo: "L. H. French, Ass't Naval Attaché American Embassy Paris January to August 1918."
Bust portrait of Max Riave, wearing his American Legion uniform and hat. He is looking to the right of the camera with a slight smile. He is wearing glasses. Photo was taken later in his life.
Bust portrait of Max Riave, wearing his American Legion uniform without his hat. He is smiling at the camera and wearing glasses. Photo was taken later in his life.
View from above of U.S. soldiers sitting on long tables and benches in a dining hall in France during World War I. Max Riave is thought to be seated second from right. Note on back of photo reads: "Oct 7th 1918. I was in here peacefully writing…
Max Riave turned slightly to his right wearing his World War I Army uniform. He is standing in front of steps in front of a building. The bottom of photo has handwriting that reads "Dad-Girls delight 1918."
Panoramic group portrait of the crew of the U.S.S. St. Louis, volunteer naval militia. The names of the crew are listed on the photograph. Printed paper on top of photo mistakenly reads "1914", should be 1917.
Private Frank Alves, Co. "B" 4 M.G. Btn. Am. E.F. Killed in
action Bois de Billeau Woods WWI. Two photographs include Alves in uniform and his grave marker.
Ventura Volunteer Naval Militia, group photo of approximately 30 men, posed in front of Ventura Mill & Lumber Company. Verso of photo states "1st men to leave Ventura for World War I." The men are dressed in civilian clothing--suits and hats.…