Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

Featherstone - Ft. Bliss

General Pershing on "Peggy"

This is probably the 1920 inspection at Ft. Bliss. Peggy is wearing a combination halter/bridle.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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General Pershing and Staff at Fort Bliss, 1920

Gen. Pershing is on the grey horse.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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Review at Fort Bliss, Texas

Lt. Col. Featherstone joined the Regular Army during World War I, and was stationed at Ft. Bliss immediately after the War.

Area: Out of Area / Out of Area

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Mounted Band at Fort Bliss

Lt. Col. Featherstone was stationed at Ft. Bliss immediately after WW I. A note in his album indicates that were 100 men is this group.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Air Service at Ft. Bliss

Air squadrons returning from duty in Europe were assigned to Ft. Bliss in 1919 to help patrol the border.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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General Pershing inspecting the 82nd Field Artillery

Lt. Col. Featherstone joined the Regular Army during WWI. He was stationed at Ft. Bliss immediately after the War. Gen. Pershing is on the grey horse.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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I have beautiful photos I aquired as a young photography student. The two photos are of the 82nd field artillery. I would love to shared these images of these brave men I have admired for so many years.

Mule-drawn ambulances, Ft. Bliss

The 1st Cavalry Division was a mixture of motorized and animal powered units.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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9th Engineers at Ft. Bliss

These are possibly pieces to a pontoon bridge, potentially useful given the closeness of the Rio Grande.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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Tanks at Ft. Bliss, Texas

Tanks are being demonstrated in front of a civilian audience. This is probably the area below what is now the Officers Club.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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Tanks at Ft. Bliss

Tanks maneuvering in front of spectators. This may be the area under what is now the Officers Club.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Stationary Balloon at Ft. Bliss

Weather and radar balloons used in the early 1900, and their still used today.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Ft. Bliss parade ground

This photo shows the Ft. Bliss parade ground, looking past officers' row to the Franklin Mountains. Tanks, caissons, and other equipment appear to be parked for display. The motorcyclist in the foreground has a sidecar attached to his bike.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Artillery firing, Ft. Bliss

This appears to be on the parade ground, with buildings to the left back.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Motorized ambulances, Ft. Bliss

Note that the trucks do not have headlights, but there is a single adjustable searchlight where the driver or his passenger can work it.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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Troops at Ft. Bliss

This may be a review of the 1st Cavalry Division.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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General Pershing and General Howze Reviewing Troops at Ft. Bliss

The two Generals are side by side - Pershing is on the grey horse.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

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Col. Tompkins, 7th Cavalry, and staff

Col. Tompkins is leading - he was noted for his luxurious whiskers, seen in silhouette.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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Wagon Transportation, Ft. Bliss

Lt. Col. Featherstone served with the First Cavalry Division at Ft. Bliss. Possibly the 16th Quartermaster Squadron which was assigned to the Division sometime between 1921-1941.

Area: Northeast / Ft. Bliss

Collection: Featherstone

Source: El Paso Museum of History

Reference ID: H1980.010.001

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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