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American Expeditionary Forces identity card for 1st Lieutenant Hamilton Coolidge, circa 1917-1918

Balloon parachute diagram created by the Balloon Section, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, December 23, 1918. Shows former folding method which occasionally resulted in the parachute opening in two lobes.

Billing invoice issued by the American Expeditionary Forces YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association), circa 1918. Lists Camel cigarettes and other supplies for the Balloon Section from the A.E.F. Y.M.C.A.

Photographic portrait of Charles W. Drew, used for his American Expeditionary Forces identification card, circa 1917.

Commendation issued to the Chief of Air Services, August 14, 1918. Commander-in-Chief [President Woodrow Wilson] via General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Force commends the 1st Pursuit Group for their effective and daring work. One…

Fragment from military document, certifying that Edward I. Sproull has fulfilled all obligations at an airfield, October 5, 1918. Signed by the Mess and Supply officers.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and…

General Orders No. 1, Headquarters Air Service, First Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, August 2, 1918. Publishes the letter from the Chief of Staff commending the observation squadrons.

General Orders No. 150, American Expeditionary Forces, September 5, 1918. Amendment of orders regarding procurement of equipment and documentation of such.

General Orders No. 17, Headquarters Air Service, First Army, American Expeditionary Forces, October 19, 1918. Credits First Lieutenant Louis A. Woitishek and Second Lieutenant Sidney Van Wyck Peters with downing a German Fokker aircraft. One typed…

General Orders No. 30, Office of First Army Air Service Commander, American Expeditionary Forces, November 26, 1918. Cites Second Lieutenant Sidney Van Wyck Peters and First Lieutenant Walter R. Lokey for exceptional devotion to duty during…