I believe that the second picture, in your initial set is the Army War College -
Crest: On a wreath of the colors (Argent and Azure) a dexter mailed hand Sable, holding a torch inflamed Proper.
The Institute of Heraldry
As to where he was at the time..."The device was originally approved for the Army War College, Washington Barracks, D.C. on 6 Dec 1910. It was reassigned on 14 Jul 1950 for the Army War College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. On 1 Aug 1951 the device was reassigned for the Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA."
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