Original WWII Photograph – U.S. Soldiers at Water Plant Installation, with Identified Personnel

This original World War II photograph shows four American soldiers posed together at a water plant installation, a vital part of military engineering and logistics during the war. The men are dressed in standard U.S. Army uniforms, leaning against the structural supports of the facility. Visible in the background are pipes and part of the water system infrastructure.

The reverse of the photograph carries a detailed handwritten annotation that identifies the soldiers (from left to right): “Tepfly – he works for me, Agnew – me – Gues Schneider.” The note continues: “This is the water plant. Note the tank on the left. It was quite a job rigging this up.” This contextual information adds significant value, linking the image not only to specific names but also to the essential wartime engineering role of constructing and maintaining water supply systems for Allied forces.

Such annotated photographs provide direct historical testimony of the often-overlooked support roles that sustained armies in the field. For collectors, archivists, and historians, this image offers rare documentation of U.S. Army personnel engaged in technical and logistical duties, highlighting the behind-the-lines work that made frontline operations possible.

This listing includes a high-quality 5×7 photographic print, professionally reproduced from the original and presented in a ready-to-display frame. The original vintage photo is preserved in an archival glassine envelope to protect its historical and material integrity.