WWI Yellowstone County

The Red Cross Canteen Service

Adrianna Grimstad

During WWI the Red Cross found its way to Montana as shown in the map.

This button had a similar use to military insignia. It was worn by the Americans that were on the home front during WWI. The button showed the person's patriotism and was to prompt others to join the war efforts.

This is the red cross emblem. It was designed so it could help those who are in wars or humanitarian catastrophes. The symbol of the red cross is a very important symbol so it is now protected. The red cross was created by Clara Barton during the civil war to help the soldiers and refugees fleeing from the war.

This photo depicts the Red Cross canteen service in Montana. The Red Cross was organized because the U.S. Congress decided to declare war on Germany during the first World War. They declared war on April 6, 1917 and the Red Cross service began in December 1918. They organized the Red Cross so that their soldiers could have more comfort and have better welfare than normal.

This button had a similar use to military insignia. It was worn by the Americans that were on the home front during WWI. The button showed the person's patriotism and was to prompt others to join the war efforts.

This is the red cross emblem. It was designed so it could help those who are in wars or humanitarian catastrophes. The symbol of the red cross is a very important symbol so it is now protected. The red cross was created by Clara Barton during the civil war to help the soldiers and refugees fleeing from the war.

This photo depicts the Red Cross canteen service in Montana. The Red Cross was organized because the U.S. Congress decided to declare war on Germany during the first World War. They declared war on April 6, 1917 and the Red Cross service began in December 1918. They organized the Red Cross so that their soldiers could have more comfort and have better welfare than normal.