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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.

Military form entitled "Physical examination for appointment, promotion, or retirement," filled out by Marc Lagen, April 3, 1918. Details physical health information from an exam required for Lagen's promotion to Captain. Two typed pages.

Memorandum from Chief Ordnance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, to First Lieutenant Marc Lagen, January 7, 1918. Addresses accountability for ordnance previously issued and forms required for release from responsibility.

Memorandum from the Chief Quartermaster, American Expeditionary Forces, to Director of Finance, April 17, 1919. Encloses the proceedings of the claims board regarding Lagen's property loss. Part of a series of documents regarding a claim for personal…

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.

Mock bulletins produced by American Expeditionary Forces, November 10-11, 1918. Two issues of a humorous newsletter. Seven total pages.

Memorandum issued by Chief of Balloon Section, U.S. Army Signal Corps, January 9, 1918. Instructs officers to submit the date of their first ascension to the office in order to establish first date of flying pay.

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight, Brouville, France, April 23, 1918. Included caption: "Balloon ascending. Air Service. Brouville, France. Apr. 23, 1918." Inscription: "x 12278."

Photograph of servicemen tethering a Caquot observation balloon of the Third Company, III Corps, United States Army, in the Meuse region of France, October 1, 1918.Included caption: "Observation balloon of the Third Company, Third Corps, being…

Photograph of servicemen tethering a Caquot observation balloon of the Third Company, III Corps, United States Army, in the Meuse region of France, October 1, 1918.Included caption: "Another view of 24855."Inscription: "24856."Stamped in corner:…