William T. Fitzsimons' personal possessions

Black and white photograph of Lieutenant William T. Fitzsimons personnel possessions that were with him when he was killed.

From the service of 1st Lt. William T. Fitzsimons, Medical Officer's Reserve Corps, U.S. Army Base Hospital #5 Operating with British Hospital #10. Fitzsimons was the first American Officer killed in the War. He and 3 privates were killed in a bombing on September 4, 1917.