Wednesday, July 22, 2009


Sgt. Philip Conpenelis
Battery 'E' 106th Field Artillery

Prior to serving in the army, his home address was at 126 N.Division St. in Buffalo NY.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Handkerchief



Silk Hankerchief, with "P" [Philip] insignia embroidery

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Sgt. Philip Conpenelis, WW I, in uniform w/Gas Mask apparel

The Button


This is a button found among my grandfather's things - unknown if it is from his WWI army uniform ...or ??

Anyone knowing insignias, etc. that could offer some advice is welcome ~

Friday, July 10, 2009

Medal

Front

Medal reads:

* St. Mihiel *
*Meuse-Argonne*
*Defensive Sector*




Opposite side reads:

The Great War for Civilization

France
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Brazil
Japan
Portugal
Montenigo
Romania
Russia
China
Greece