Baseball player "Hank" Gowdy of the American Expeditionary Forces () poses with his preferred weapon during World War One. The photograph, taken by Signal Corps photographer Sumber 50,089, showcases Gowdy's dual role as a soldier and an athlete. It is worth noting that Major Gowdy served in the The image is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Great War.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
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