William C. Booth's Captain

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Title

William C. Booth's Captain

Subject

World War (1914-1918)
Booth, William C.
Switzer, E. H.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

Description

E. H. Switzer, William C. Booth's captain in the First Infantry Regiment, Illinois National Guard, from 1894-1900. The photograph contains the personalized message, "Yours in sunshine and in clouds E. H. Switzer." Booth later served as corporal in Company G, 131st Infantry Regiment, during World War I. Eventually promoted to staff sergeant, Booth served in that capacity during the Allied occupation of the Rhineland following the war.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

en

Identifier

400138
William C. Booth

Original Format

studio portrait
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

14 x 10 cm