Quartermaster Collection

Music cover, In the Quartermasters Stores (My Eyes are Dim I Cannot See), words and music adapted by Box, Cox and Bert Read. 1940

German bomb damage in Colchester
A photograph of Quartermaster-Sergeant Radjohn and his wife and baby son among the wreckage in their back-yard caused by a German bomb in February 1915

With the Army, Derby recruit measured for uniform, WW1
A Derby recruit in civilian clothes is measured up for his uniform during the First World War. Date: 1916

Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Creator
Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave, 1725

Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Creator
Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave, c.1725

Albert L. Scott, Chief, Clothing And Equipage Division, Q.M.C. U.S.A. 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Albert L
Albert L. Scott, Chief, Clothing And Equipage Division, Q.M.C. U.S. Army, 1918

Portrait du Sergent Fourrier, 1852. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Portrait du Sergent Fourrier, 1852

Irkutsk Quartermaster's Garden. Alcove, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Quartermaster's Garden. Alcove, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

General Rufus Ingalls, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. Rufus Ingalls, U.S.A. between 1855 and 1865. [Quartermaster General]

Joseph Yates, Quartermaster, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Yates, Quartermaster, U.S.A. between 1855 and 1865

General Rufus Ingalls, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. Rufus Ingalls, between 1855 and 1865. [Quartermaster General]

Charles Christopher B. Walker of New York, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Walker, Hon. Charles Christopher B. of N.Y. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, postmaster, Union Army quartermaster during the American Civil War]

General M. C. Meigs, US Army, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
General M.C. Meigs, U.S.A. between 1860 and 1875. [Soldier and civil engineer, Quartermaster General of the US Army during and after the American Civil War]

The "ChineseQuartermaster, Japan, 1765. Creator: Komatsuya Hyakki
The " Chinese" Quartermaster, Japan, 1765

Residence Chief Quartermaster Third Army Corps, Brandy Station, December 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: an African American man carries firewood as a white man reclines on the log pile]

Quartermaster Hill, 4th Lt. Dragoons. The Horse taken immediately after the winter season. 1855. A work made of salted paper print

The Late Sergeant-Major Cunningham (engraving)
1051100 The Late Sergeant-Major Cunningham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sergeant-Major Cunningham)

Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b / w photo)
1628555 Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board a Training-Ship)

French navy uniforms, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT397997 French navy uniforms, late 19th century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Royal Huntsmen, Yeoman, Prickers and Foresters in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of

The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving)
1036810 The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences)

Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American, the Boats leaving the Ship (engraving)
1614012 Foundering of the Union Companys Mail Steam-Ship American, the Boats leaving the Ship (engraving) by English School

The Fieldmarshal of Brissac Distributes the Dowry of his Daughter to the Quartermasters
STC134691 The Fieldmarshal of Brissac Distributes the Dowry of his Daughter to the Quartermasters of the Army, 1788 (coloured engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review (engraving)
1054440 The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review)

Tommy Atkins in India, on the March from Kamptee to Mhow (engraving)
1036475 Tommy Atkins in India, on the March from Kamptee to Mhow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommy Atkins in India)

Major John McBlain (engraving)
1045011 Major John McBlain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major John McBlain, Quartermaster, 1st Battalion Scots Guards)

A Tornado off the West Coast of Africa (engraving)
1062807 A Tornado off the West Coast of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tornado off the West Coast of Africa)

Reorganising the Chinese Navy, on Board the Training Ship "Kein-Wei"(engraving)
1053488 Reorganising the Chinese Navy, on Board the Training Ship " Kein-Wei" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reorganising the Chinese Navy)

With an Easter Marching Detachment (engraving)
1615477 With an Easter Marching Detachment (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With an Easter Marching Detachment)

Stonemans Station, Virginia. Quartermaster Dept. 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Stonemans Station, Virginia. Quartermaster Dept. 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Headquarters of Capt. H. B. Blood, A. Q. M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65
Headquarters of Capt. H.B. Blood, A.Q.M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Headquarters of Capt. E. E. Camp, A. Q. M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65
Headquarters of Capt. E.E. Camp, A.Q.M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Artillery, Quartermaster Sergeant, 1866. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Artillery, Quartermaster Sergeant, 1866

Elie Williams, 1789. Creator: Charles Willson Peale
Elie Williams, 1789

Quartermaster Snowden. Ward of the Legion of Frontiersmen, c1908. Artist: Illustrations Bureau
Quartermaster Snowden. Ward of the Legion of Frontiersmen, c1908. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co. Ltd, London, 1908-9]

The Quartermasters Staff of the 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, Rangoon, Burma, 1913. The Royal Munster Fusiliers was a regular infantry regiment of the British Army

La France Maritime - Quartermaster (in full dress uniform). 19th century

Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park, with three members of the VAD staff. The Belgian men are wearing civilian clothes. All the British soldiers are in army uniform

Society / Frontiersmen 20C
Quartermaster Snowden Ward, of the Legion of Frontiersmen Date: 1908

Richard, Lord Airey
RICHARD, LORD AIREY General; quartermaster-general to the Crimean army Date: 1803 - 1881

Officers of the Birchington VAD
The Officers of the Birchington VAD Detachment (Kent/178) standing outside the front door of Quex House. They are (left to right) Alice Cobb, Quartermaster (married to Harold Cobb)

Members of Birchington VAD. Seated (l-r) Mary Holmes (Lady Superintendent), Hannah Powell-Cotton (Commandant), Alice Cobb (Quartermaster). Standing (l-r) Elsie Alice Smith, Florence Perfect, ?, ?

Nurses & Doctor, Quex Park
Nurses of the Birchington VAD, together with Medical Officer, Dr Harry Worthington, outside Quex House in early 1915. Seated (left to right) are Alice Cobb, Quartermaster, Hannah Powell-Cotton

Red Cross quartermaster in his office, WW1
A Red Cross quartermaster in his office, used as a Christmas greetings card in 1918. Date: 1918

German army medic or quartermaster, WW1
German army medic or quartermaster sitting at a table with items set out on shelves, and cutout images of Kaiser Wilhelm and the Crown Prince. Date: circa 1914

Lieut-General Sir John Steven Cowans by Percival Anderson
Lieutenant-General Sir John Steven Cowans, KCB, MVO (1862 - 1921), Quartermaster-General adn member of the Army Council during the Great War in a pencil portrait by Lieutenant Percival Anderson

Miss Muriel Perry, Soldiers Free Buffet at Victoria Station
Miss Muriel Perry, the capable quartermaster of the Sailors and Soldiers Free Buffet at Victoria Station during the First World War, where 200, 000 men were fed at a cost of one penny per head

Quartermaster Ambulance Camp 6th Corps Brandy Station
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"Quartermaster: A Melody of History and Service" In the Quartermasters Stores, a symphony of supplies harmonizes with the needs of soldiers. From music covers to German bomb damage in Colchester, these artifacts tell tales of resilience and dedication. During WW1, Derby recruits were measured for their uniforms by diligent quartermasters, ensuring a perfect fit for those who would serve on the frontlines. General Rufus Ingalls and Joseph Yates stand as timeless figures in this noble profession, their portraits capturing their unwavering commitment. Charles Christopher B. Walker's enigmatic image from 1865-1880 reminds us that even amidst chaos, quartermasters stood tall as pillars of order and organization. General M. C. Meigs' portrait between 1860 and 1875 showcases his influential role in shaping the future of military logistics. Traveling back further in time to Japan in 1765, we encounter the intriguing figure known as "The Chinese Quartermaster, " Komatsuya Hyakki's creation immortalizing an individual who bridged cultures through his expertise. From Brandy Station's Residence Chief Quartermaster Third Army Corps in December 1863 to Quartermaster Hill where horses endured winter seasons alongside brave soldiers - these locations bear witness to the vital support provided by quartermasters throughout history. Lastly, we pay tribute to Sergeant-Major Cunningham whose legacy lives on through an engraving that captures his dedication and sacrifice. The late sergeant-major serves as a reminder that behind every successful army stands a team of dedicated quartermasters ensuring smooth operations. Through music covers, war-torn landscapes, historical portraits, and personal stories like Sergeant-Major Cunningham's - the essence of what it means to be a quartermaster resonates across time; guardians of supply lines and facilitators of military success.