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Group portrait of students who had returned from World War II, standing on the front steps of Austin High School.

Photograph of a tire donation point in front of the Texas State Capitol's south façade during World War I. The donation point is designed to look like a totem pole like those found in the Pacific North West.

A young World War I era soldier casually leans on a canon.

"A boy from the militia". A young World War I era soldier stands in front of a large tent.

A large group of World War I era soldiers and horse drawn carriages march down Congress Avenue. The Capitol is in the background. Flags and bunting hang across the street and from buildings.

A large group of World War I era soldiers, along with horse carriages, walking down the 1000 block of Congress Avenue. People watch from the sidewalk and 2nd-story windows. Signs are visible for Meyer Minchen, tailor, and G.G. Martin, dentist.

American World War I-era soldier standing in the street with a pack mule. There is a street car in the background along with a drug store and other men in the street.

Large gathering (parade?) featuring World War I soldiers on horseback. Large crowds of people watch from the sides of the street.

View from top of building looking down at a World War I era miliary parade. People line the streets watching the parade. Streetcars are in the center of the street. Signs are visible for Metropolitan Cafe and Paris Cafe.

President sent a force into Mexico over concerns that unrest there was spilling over into southwest US with raids of Pancho Villa. Moore sent this postcard home while he was stationed there before going overseas. It doesn't appear to be Moore in the image

Moore was gassed during Battle of St. Etienne on 10-08-18. He was awarded Distinguished Service Cross and French Croix de Guerre. He refused to evacuate; instead he reorganized 3 platoons after other officers were wounded. He died 10 years after the war.

Moore was gassed during Battle of St. Etienne on 10-08-18. He was awarded Distinguished Service Cross and French Croix de Guerre. He refused to evacuate; instead he reorganized 3 platoons after other officers were wounded. He died 10 years after the war.

An article, announcing his funeral, reported that Moore was shot after downing three German planes behind enemy lines. He was awarded Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre posthumously. He seems to have been an only child.

Albert was son of Robert Lee Penn, Austin lawyer and district judge. His brothers, Eugene and Rhesa (older), also served in the war. Albert and Rhesa survived the war. All three brothers are buried with their father at Oakwood cemetery.

Eugene was son of Robert Lee Penn, Austin lawyer and district judge. He died in an airplane accident in Italy just after graduating from UT where he played football. Penn Field in South Austin is named for him. His brothers Rhesa and Albert also served.