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[Servicemen removing tethered balloon from camouflaged hiding spot]
Photograph of servicemen removing a tethered balloon from its camouflaged hiding spot, Brouville, France, April 23, 1918.Include caption: "Taking balloon from camouflaged bed. Air Service. Brouville, France, April 23, 1918."Inscription: "x…

[Fields near Fort de Troyon]
Photograph of fields near Fort de Troyon, France, September 24, 1918.Included caption: "Panorama of the surrounding country taken from Fort de Troyon, Troyon Meuse, France. September 24, 1918."Inscription: "24412."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps…

[Interior of destroyed church in Beveren, Belgium]
Photograph of the interior of a destroyed church, Beveren, Belgium, November 13, 1918.Included caption: "Ruined church at Bevere [Beveren], Belgium. November 13, 1918."Inscription: "39424."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps USA."

[Destroyed church in Montfaucon, France]
Photograph of a destroyed church in Montfaucon, France, October 27, 1918.Included caption: "The highest point on Montfaucon. Ruins of the old church. Montfaucon, Meuse, France. October 27, 1918."Inscription: "30017."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps…

[Sunken road lined with dead bodies and debris]
Photograph of a sunken road lined with dead bodies and debris, France, July 19, 1918.Included caption: "A slightly sunken road used by the Germans as a trench and trench mortar position, captured by French and Americans in their advance. The deserted…

[Servicemen parachuting to ground after their observation balloon was hit by German shells]
Photograph of two servicemen parachuting to the ground after their observation balloon was hit by German shells, circa 1918. Inscription on verso: "Hat, musette bag, A.S. Insignia, Soap, toothpaste, comb, boots + shoe brush + polish, pen + paper,…

[Confidential Orders No. 20, U.S. Signal Corps, Aviation Section, November 22, 1917]
Confidential Orders No. 20, U.S. Signal Corps, Aviation Section, November 22, 1917. Orders Marc Lagen to report to the Commanding Officer at the Port of Embarkation in Hoboken, New Jersey for transportation to France.

[Certificate of enlistment for Hamilton Coolidge, March 1, 1917]
Certificate of Enlistment for Hamilton Coolidge, March 1, 1917. Certifies his enlistment as a Sergeant in Aviation Section of the Signal Corps.

[Officers Personal Report form filled out by First Lieutenant Hamilton Coolidge, October 1917]
Officers Personal Report form filled out by First Lieutenant Hamilton Coolidge, October 1917. Lists duties performed during the month.

[Envelope from the United States Signal Corps addressed to First Lieutenant Hamilton Coolidge in Toul, France, circa 1917-1918]
Envelope from the United States Signal Corps addressed to First Lieutenant Hamilton Coolidge in Toul, France, circa 1917-1918.
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