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Document entitled "Manoeuvering Regulations for Type R Balloon," circa 1918. Typescript instructions with handwritten diagram at bottom detailing roles of rigger and telephone squad men. One typed page.

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.

Ascension report slip for Marc Lagen, June 9, 1918. Documents Lagen's length of time with the 54th French Balloon Company, number of ascensions, and total hours logged.

Tally form for balloon observation notes, including ascensions, adjustments, registrations, hostile batteries seen in action, and hours in the air, circa 1918.

Travel form issued by the U.S. Army Transport Service, November 27, 1917. Certifies transportation for Marc Lagen from New York to France on December 3, 1917.

Order of transport (ordre de transport) form for Marc Lagen, March 23, 1918. Authorizes Lagen to travel to Tours, France. Document is in French and English.

Order of transport forms (ordre de transport) for Marc Lagen, March 23, 1918. Authorizes Lagen to travel to Tours, France. Documents are in French and English.

Leave form (Armée Americaine Permission) issued to Marc Lagen, May 29, 1918. Grants Lagen seven days of leave to visit Arcachon, France.

Memorandum from First Lieutenant Marc Lagen to Disbursing Officer, Quartermaster Corps, March 30, 1918. Requests mileage payment for which he had previously submitted.

Handwritten orders directing Marc Lagen to travel to Tours and report to Colonel Chandeler, March 22, 1918. Document is in French.