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Letter to Mr. J. W. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, July 28, 1918. Discusses Jack's (Ray's brother) possible enlistment and how every single piece of equipment is camouflaged, from ships to autos to tents, and "even all of these pretty French girls…

Syllabus for the Brasier-Hispano-Suiza motors instruction course, October 17, 1917. Describes a six-week schedule that includes seven hours a day in motor factory and 90-minute lecture topics. One page with handwritten notes on verso.

Memorandum, "Information relative to compensation and continuance of War Risk Insurance," furnished to Ray M. Grimshaw, March 25, 1919. Contains information related to insurance premiums and payment schedules. Two typed pages.

Soldier's individual pay record book belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw (No. 23051) of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1918-1919. Lists monthly pay of $60.00 and includes three pay periods from December 1918 to March 1919. Also included inside is half of a $2.00…

European currency included with the military records of Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1918-1919. Includes one French centime, two French francs, and one German zwei mark.

Address book, "Book of addresses of officers and enlisted personnel of 95th Aero Squadron," circa 1917-1918. Includes a dedication from Captain John Mitchell, thanking servicemen for "their untiring work and efforts during eight months of active…

Address book, "Book of addresses of officers and enlisted personnel of 95th Aero Squadron," circa 1917-1918. Includes a dedication from Captain John Mitchell, thanking servicemen for "their untiring work and efforts during eight months of active…

Pocket diary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw, 1917-1918. Details Grimshaw's enlistment in the United States Army Signal Corps and his time stationed in England and France. Most entries are brief, comprised of one or two lines, and focus on the daily…

Photograph of a serviceman with a SPAD XIII aircraft (fuselage number 15) of the 95th Aero Squadron, circa 1917-1919. The squadron's "kicking mule" emblem is visible on the fuselage.

Photograph of a serviceman in flight gear standing next to a SPAD XIII aircraft, circa 1917-1919.