United States Navy

World War I Uniforms

United StatesNavy1917-1918

Comprehensive guide to United States Navy uniforms during World War I, covering all ranks from enlisted sailors to commissioned officers.

Historical Context

World War I Naval Uniforms for the United States of America based on the 1918 regulations.

Key Features
  • • Distinctive sailor collar design
  • • Bell-bottom trouser style
  • • Rate badges indicating specialty and rank
  • • Service ribbons showing campaign participation
  • • Seasonal variations (blues and whites)
  • • Functional design for shipboard life
Uniform Hierarchy
Officers
Chief Petty Officers
Other Enlisted Men