Historical Military Images
Military soldiers training during WWI in Palo Alto, California, c. 1918
Original photograph of training during WWI at a camp near Palo Alto, California.
WWI Soldiers in the Philippines at the San Jose Market Place, c. 1916
This original postcard photo shows homeward bound soldiers at the San Jose Market Place in 1916 - during World War I. Many of these soldiers were from Santa Clara, California.
1840s Metal gun powder flask with eagle
A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder that was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzleloading guns. Many were standardized military issue. This flask is from the 1840s.
Moffett Field Naval Air Station staff pose in front of Hangar Bay One in 1994
All the remaining active duty personnel assigned to Naval Air Station Moffett Field muster for a photograph in front of Hangar Bay One. The 211 foot high historical airship hangar, completed in 1933, was once homeport to one of the Navy's largest dirigibles, the USS MACON. The airfield is scheduled to be disestablished on July 1st after 66 years in operation.
Prepare Now for Defense in Time of Atomic War - Norman Rockwell image for US Government publication
This image is from the 1954 government military publication "Survival in Atomic Bombing." Norman Rockwell produced this painting which was used as an image in the publication.
Marching Soldiers at Camp Fremont in Palo Alto, California, 1918
Original photo of marching soldiers during World War I at Camp Fremont in Palo Alto, California.
Santa Clara Valley soldiers resting on the trail in 1918
Santa Clara Valley's Camp Fremont soldiers resting on the trail while on a hike. Back of photo reads: "On the hike." Pictured in this photo is Santa Clara resident, Berlin Gardner - second soldier from the left.
Many guns in the 1800s were supplied with their own bullet mold so that the user could cast their own bullets as needed. This brass mold is from the 1840s.
James E. Swett, First Lieutenant from San Mateo, California, awarded Medal of Honor in WWII
James E. Swett, First Lieutenant, of San Mateo, California, awarded the Medal of Honor for destruction of seven Japanese planes in a single aerial battle in the Solomons. Awarded by dispatch 2 September 1943. (Marine Fighting Squadron-221).
WWI Men Who Served in Company C, 24th M.C. Battallion, 8th Division, c. 1918
This is a scan of the original WWI booklet listing the men who served in Company C, 24th M.C. Battallion, 8th Division at Camp Fremont (Palo Alto), Camp Mills and Camp Lee.
Camp Fremont Soldiers in Palo Alto, California - 1918
Original photo of Camp Fremont soldiers in Palo Alto in 1918. Back of photo reads: That is our kitchen and dining room in the background.
1954 instructions on surviving an atomic bombing
This 1954 government military publication covers the instructions on how to survive an atomic bombing. This page shows what to expect after the bombing: Painful burns, falling debris, giving blood transfusions and fighting fire.
Trident I C-4 missile and the Poseidon C-3 missile - Sunnyvale, California 1981
A view of a mock-up of a Trident I C-4 missile, right, and its predecessor, the Poseidon C-3 missile. The Trident is used on the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine. In the foreground is a model of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine USS ULYSSES S. GRANT (SSBN-631) showing a simulated launching of a Poseidon missile. This photo was taken in Sunnyvale, California in 1981.
Camp Fremont Soldiers in Palo Alto, California - 1918
Original photo of Camp Fremont soldiers in Palo Alto in 1918. Back of photo reads: "Those tents all have stoves in them too. For if this is sunny California, as they call it, it is pretty cold when we first get up - in the morning about 40 above."
Cavalry soldier with the regiment in California c. 1863
Photograph of an ambrotype of a Civil War Cavalry soldier with the regiment in California c. 1863.
Santa Clara Valley solider in 1918
This photo was taken during WW1 in 1918. The soldier in the middle is Berlin Gardner who was from Santa Clara, California. He is pictured along with members of his troop.
U.S. Naval recruits from the 1940s
Original photograph of US Naval recruits from company 43-244.
Berlin Gardner memorial certificate signed by Lyndon B. Johnson
Berlin Gardner was a Santa Clara, California resident who served in the Armed Forces. This is Berlin Gardner's memorial certificate signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
San Mateo Merchant Marine training c. 1943
This photo shows Merchant Marine cadets in San Mateo, California, learning rope tying skills during basic training c. 1943.
Interior of library at Camp Fremont in Palo Alto, California in 1919
This image is from 1919 and shows the interior of the Camp Fremont military library in Palo Alto, California.
