Original U.S. WWI U.S. Army 5th Infantry Division “Red Diamond” Named Wounded in Action Group - PFC William H. Weller Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets was used for a number

was used for a number of long-distance flights over the next few years

White and Red background of the National Colors

as marked on the lock plate over WARRANTED

It looks to have been sitting in a barn or attic for some time before the label was added

indicating it has been worn down and refinished during its long life

Original U.S. WWI U.S. Army 5th Infantry Division “Red Diamond” Named Wounded in Action Group - PFC William H. Weller Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets was used for a numberOriginal Items: Only One Group Available. The Fifth Division (Regular) was organized in December 1917, with headquarters at Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, as a part of the program for the expansion of the armed forces for service in World War 1. No specific date was designated for the division's activation but the initial personnel assigned to the division had a reporting date of December 1. William H. Weller was born on June 15, 1887 and enlisted in the