Ruby Garrett on Horseback - nd
Description
In this photograph of a shelled European town, Ruby Garrett leads a group of soldiers through the ruins on horseback; Richard T. Smith rides to his right. "Old Bob in front" refers to Garrett's white horse. Garrett, a Kansas City, Missouri lawyer served as Chief Signal Officer in the 42nd Division.
Details
Title | Ruby Garrett on Horseback - nd |
Creator | Unknown |
Source | Photograph of Ruby Garrett show jumping. n.d. Garrett, Ruby Dwight (1882-1968) Papers, c. 1910-1968. C2558. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. |
Description | This photograph depicts Kansas City, Missouri lawyer Ruby Garrett in uniform show jumping with his horse, Old Bob. Garrett served as Chief Signal Officer in the 42nd Division during World War I. |
Site Accession Number | C2558 |
Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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Language | English |