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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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