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LOST PHOTOS OF STARR COUNTY
The Sgt Roy Chamberlain Collection


Fort Ringgold and Environs c. 1918

Seeking the help of former soldiers, civilians
and present-day historians from the Borderlands

Group Four:
Photos of Sgt Chamberlain, himself.

All Photos Courtesy Jim Gesler, Wyoming New York
Letter of recommendation

Letter of Recommendation

Click on image for close-up of text
Sergeant Roy Chamberlain
An Army of One
Sergeant guarding liquid shipment
Guarding a liquid shipment.
Sergeant Roy Chamberlain studio portrait
Studio Portrait
Sergeant polishing artillery
SFC Roy Chamberlain polishing artillery piece

Note the observation deck / tower in the background. The tower stood next to the Lee House in Fort Ringgold
More Lost Photos of Starr County

  • One: Civilian Streets, Buildings and Landscapes ( 10 Images)
  • Two: Military Buildings (4 Images)
  • Three: Trucks and Equipment (6 Images)
  • Four: Photos of Sgt Chamberlain, himself (5 Images)

    These images taken 88 years ago (more or less) have never been published before. If anyone can identify any of the civilian buildings or buildings on Fort Ringgold itself, please let us know.

    Please address any comments to editor@texasescapes.com

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