Verne McKinney in uniform, World War I

Title

Verne McKinney in uniform, World War I

Description

Sepia-toned image of Verne McKinney in his World War I military uniform, including a belted tunic with large patch pockets, jodhpur-style trousers, gaiters or leggings, and a campaign hat. McKinney was born in Hillsboro, and after the war he returned to help his mother run the family newspaper, the Hillsboro Argus, eventually becoming editor.
[back] [pencil] Verne McKinney early in war, 1917

Date Created

1917

Subject

Soldiers
World War, 1914-1918
United States--Armed Forces
Uniforms
United States. Army--Uniforms
McKinney, Verne
United States History
Military History & Science
Genealogy & Family History

Place

Washington County, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Language

English

Identifier

WCMpic_011848

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection