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Questionnaire form entitled "Questions to be Answered by All Commissioned Personnel of the Balloon Section in France," filled out by Marc Lagen, circa late 1917. One typed page.

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.

Document entitled "List of Criticisms of Balloon Companies, A.E.F.," circa 1917-1919. Two page typescript document detailing issues with the operations of the Balloon Section and Air Service.

Menu and program for the Diner d'Adieu (Farwell Dinner) of the Fiftieth Section, A.S.S., U.S.R. Balloon Division, April 26, 1918. Menu and roster commemorating goodbye dinner at the Hotel Budan, Saumur, France.

Handwritten note with instructions for travel from Bar-le-Duc to Tours (France), circa 1918.Inscription on verso: "Lada."

Handwritten memorandum from First Lieutenant Marc Lagen to Commanding Officer, U.S. Balloon School A.E.F., May 17, 1918. Requests permission to visit Bordeaux, France regarding supplies.

Handwritten memorandum from First Lieutenant Marc Lagen to Lieutenant Colonel John H. [Joncett?], January 24, 1918. Reports Lagen's first ascension.

Handwritten orders for Lieutenant Marc Lagen, circa 1918. Instructs Lagen to report to Neufchâteau, France for duty with Major Paegelow.

Handwritten orders for Candidate Marc Lagen, circa 1918. Instructs Lagen to report to surgeon.

Orders issued by the Lookout Officer assigning Lieutenant Marc Lagen to lookout detail, circa 1918.