H.M.S. OLYMPIC
Troop Ship
Photo provided by Kenneth Rigel
The name of the troop ship is H.M.S. OLYMPIC, a British ship that was used to move troops and supplies between the US and France during WWl. It was used throughout the WWI era of 1914 through 1918. It was torpedoed twice but
made it to the US shores. It was repaired and returned to service.
More ship information
Camp Funston - Ft. Riley KS
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Emil Rigel is # 22 from the left, second row from the top. Dwight Smerchek is
# 17 from the left, back row.
A list of all names and birthdates of all personnel in picture will hopefully be included at a future date.
Family Index |
Albin & Edith |
Lydia |
Elmer |
Milo |
Marilyn |
WWI |
Thrashing |
Misc. Rigel Family Pictures |
Reunion - May 2002 |
July Concert |
Tombstones - Cemeteries