One hundred years ago today, America entered the first World War.  Patrick Henry Barnes, Chris Plante’s Grandfather, was one of the men who served overseas.  In honor of the day, Chris dug out some pictures he wanted to share with everyone.

Pat Barnes troop ship convoy en route Europe.

Pat Barnes and friends aboard troop ship en route Europe. (Edit – One friend appears to be Daniel Craig, clearly a timelord)

Pat Barnes in France at the end of the war.

Pat Barnes with General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing after the war.  General Pershing was the commanding general of the U.S. Allied Expeditionary Force (AEF.)