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1. OAC cadets with caisson/limbers, Benton Hall in background, circa 1905
OAC cadets with caisson/limbers, Benton Hall in background, circa 1905
Description
Cadet formation on lower campus showing two caisson/limbers. Uniforms of the 1900-1909 period with high collars of white shirts, early style campaign hats, and shoulder epaulette rank insignias. Benton Hall in background has been converted to stucco from the original brick, dating later than 1899. Early style caissons are for ceremonial purposes/training with horse teams and not set up for artillery.
2. Artillery caissons parked by Armory, circa 1920
Artillery caissons parked by Armory, circa 1920
Description
Artillery Battalion's caissons and limbers lined up for inspection on the side field of the Armory (McAlexander Fieldhouse). Good detail of building side entrance during the 1920s.
3. Artillery pieces being stored in Armory, circa 1920
Artillery pieces being stored in Armory, circa 1920
Description
Line of caissons and 75mm field guns being stored inside the Armory (McAlexander Fieldhouse). Two officers/non-commissioned officers are riding on one of the caissons.
4. Artillery pieces being stored in Armory, circa 1920
Artillery pieces being stored in Armory, circa 1920
Description
Line of caissons and 75mm field guns being stored inside the Armory (McAlexander Fieldhouse). Two officers/non-commissioned officers are riding on one of the caissons.
5. OAC cadets demonstrating with French 75mm cannon, circa 1920
OAC cadets demonstrating with French 75mm cannon, circa 1920
Description
Crew of cadets working with the French 75mm cannon on campus. Uniforms are of WWI vintage. Artillery cadets were still wearing the campaign hats and wrapped puttees. Caisson is open showing storage of ammunition and supplies.
6. Horse-drawn artillery moving by Armory, circa 1920
Horse-drawn artillery moving by Armory, circa 1920
Description
Six horse teams are shown pulling caissons and French 75mm artillery pieces on campus to the west of Armory.
7. French 75mm artillery piece with caisson by Armory, circa 1920
French 75mm artillery piece with caisson by Armory, circa 1920
Description
One of the Artillery Battalion French 75mm cannons with its caisson in the field next to the Armory. Vehicles in background include a Ford Model T "Speedster" by the Armory entrance.
8. French 75mm cannons with caissons by Armory, circa 1920
French 75mm cannons with caissons by Armory, circa 1920
Description
French 75mm with their caissons lined up for Inspection Day.
9. French 75mm cannons with caissons by Armory, circa 1920
French 75mm cannons with caissons by Armory, circa 1920
Description
French 75mm with their caissons lined up for Inspection Day.
10. French 75mm artillery cadets firing gun, circa 1920
French 75mm artillery cadets firing gun, circa 1920
Description
Cadets firing artillery on open range (probably Yakima area). The four man crew in action shows loading a shell into the gun with a cadet sitting on the framework at left. To the rear of the gun, the caisson with ammunition and supplies can be seen open and ready for action.
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