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Christmas Eve at 21 rue Raynouard

In 1917, after the organization was absorbed into the U.S. military after the entry of the United States into the war, 157 former AFS Drivers gathered together for a Christmas Eve celebration at 21 rue Raynouard in Paris, France. The walls and ceiling of the villa were hung with holly and Christmas greenery, and many candles were lit and placed on several Christmas trees. The AFS men drank champagne, and ate plum pudding and turkey, ending the evening with songs.

Creator: Ellis, H.C.
Category of People: WWI Driver

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Drivers outside the barracks at 21 rue Raynouard

Creator: Ellis, H.C.
Category of People: WWI Driver

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The Swiss Chalet in the park at 21 rue Raynouard

The "Swiss Chalet" in the gardens of 21 rue Raynouard served as an infirmary for the American Field Service men.

Creator: Ellis, H.C.

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Group of AFS drivers and headquarters staff at 21 rue Raynouard

Top row: unknown, W. Ford Bigelow, A. Piatt Andrew, S. Galatti, A. Douglas Dodge. Middle row: unknown, M. Cartier, unknown, John Fisher, Henriette Betomine, unknown, unknown, unknown, Tom Bosworth, Peter Reut, unknown, unknown. Front row: Germaine Betomine, Mme. Cartier, Mlle. Jean, M. Isabella Howard, Miss Austin.

Creator: Ellis, H.C.
Category of People: WWI Driver

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Group of AFS drivers outside of 21 rue Raynouard

Front row in the center is A. Piatt Andrew and to his left is Stephen Galatti.

Creator: Ellis, H.C.
Category of People: WWI Driver

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Drivers in the house at 21 rue Raynouard

Creator: Ellis, H.C.
Category of People: WWI Driver

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Drivers playing pool at 21 rue Raynouard

William MacDonald is at the pool table, and Henry Davis Sleeper is under the American Field Service sign.

Creator: Ellis, H.C.
Category of People: WWI Driver

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Stairway from the street to the lower floors, terrace, and park at 21 rue Raynouard

Creator: Ellis, H.C.

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AFS Ambulances parked at 21 rue Raynouard in the snow

Creator: King, O.

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AFS men in garden at 21 rue Raynouard

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Category of People: WWI Driver

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Men lined up outside of the barracks at the Officers' Training School at Meaux

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Category of People: WWI Driver

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Class in practical technique, outside the barrack where chassis and motors were taken down and reassembled at the Officers' Training School at Meaux (pose 1)

Chassis and other auto parts were brought to this barrack to be used on other ambulances.

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Category of People: WWI Driver

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Men with their faces turned left in front of the barracks at the Officers' Training School at Meaux.

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Men outside the barrack where chassis and motors were taken down and assembled

Chassis and other auto parts were brought to this barrack to be used on other ambulances

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Category of People: WWI Driver

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Men gathered for a demonstration at the Officers' Training School at Meaux

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Category of People: WWI Driver

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Class in practical technique, outside the barrack where chassis and motors were taken down and reassembled at the Officers' Training School at Meaux (pose 2)

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Category of People: WWI Driver

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Men in line at the Officers' Training School at Meaux.

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Drill hour at the Officers' Training School at Meaux

Pictured in this photo are officers William Westbrook, Paul Cadman, Archie Gile (front row), Rees Scully, Edward Tinkham, (second row), Frederick Daly, Edward Bangs (third row), and Horton Kennedy (fourth row)

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Category of People: WWI Driver