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World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Activities


This page features images of Yeoman (F) activities, including office work, inspections, parades and training.
For other views of Yeoman (F) activities, see:

  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Scenes in Navy Department offices in Washington, DC;
  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Victory Liberty Loan drive in New York City, May 1919;
  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Recreation.

    For selected views and links to further pictorial coverage on Yeomen (F), see:

  • World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 44939

    Captain George R. Slocum, USN (Retired)


    With a Yeoman (F) secretary, in his office at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, during the World War I period.
    Captain Slocum was a retired officer, recalled to active duty during the war, when he served as Commanding Officer of the Yard's Receiving Ship.

    Donation of Musician First Class J.H. Steen, USN.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 91KB; 740 x 485 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 59493

    U.S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Massachusetts


    A Navy Nurse and a Yeoman (F) working in the hospital's laboratory, 2 June 1919.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 108KB; 740 x 575 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53165

    Yeomen (F)


    Being inspected by Rear Admiral Victor Blue (left center), Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, on the Washington Monument grounds, Washington, D.C., in 1918.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 95KB; 740 x 575 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53166

    Yeomen (F)


    Paraded in four companies on the Washington Monument grounds, Washington, D.C., in preparation for inspection by Rear Admiral Victor Blue, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, 1918.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 89KB; 740 x 550 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 65582

    Navy Yeomen (F)


    On parade in Washington, D.C., 1918.

    Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 82KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 86039

    Yeoman (F) Drill Force


    Under the leadership of Chief Gunner's Mate David Walker, at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, circa August 1918.
    Drill team rifles appear to be M1903 types.

    Courtesy of Mrs. Omah (Munier) Swanson.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 78KB; 740 x 305 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 95331

    Yeomen (F) Drill Team


    With drillmaster Rosa Ober holding the Supply Department flag, circa 1918-19.
    This group was probably stationed at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virignia.

    Donated by Clarence O. Garrett, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Supply Alumni, via the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, 1979.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 96KB; 740 x 585 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 72832

    Yeomen (F)


    From Puget Sound Navy Yard who traveled to Spokane, Washington, in September 1918 to take part in the "Inland Empire Annual Fall Fair". They were quartered at Davenport Hotel and accompanied by Rear Admiral and Mrs. Robert E. Coontz, as well as by Chief Gunners Mate Dave Walker, who was the Drill Master.
    Mrs. Omah M. Swanson comments that RAdm. & Mrs. Coontz were "very wonderful people, deeply interested in all of the Yeoman (F) projects and activities".

    Courtesy of Mrs. Omah (Munier) Swanson, 1969.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 96KB; 740 x 455 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 95082

    Yeomen (F), U.S. Naval Reserve Force


    New enlistees receive training in telegraphy from a Chief Petty Officer, at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, in 1917.
    Some of these women are in uniform while others are still wearing civilian attire.

    Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute Photo Collection, 1983.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 122KB; 740 x 540 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 97239

    Rear Admiral Joseph L. Jayne, USN
    ,
    Commandant, Twelfth Naval District

    Bidding "adieu" to some of the "Yeomanettes" who served in Twelfth Naval District offices in San Francisco, California, during and shortly after the First World War. Photographed circa mid-1919.
    Halftone photograph, copied from the publication "The Compass", published by USS Boston, the Receiving Ship at Yerba Buena Naval Training Station, San Francisco, California, 1919.
    Note recruiting poster "Join the Navy and Naval Reserve" on the wall behind RAdm. Jayne.

    Collection of Ora Hirsch Merritt, 1968.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 118KB; 595 x 765 pixels

     

    For other views of Yeoman (F) activities, see:

  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Scenes in Navy Department offices in Washington, DC;
  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Victory Loan Parade in New York City, May 1919;
  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Recreation.

    For selected views and links to further pictorial coverage on Yeomen (F), see:

  • World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.


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    21 April 2000