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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.

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.

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.

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.

Notebook fragments belonging to Marc Lagen, containing handwritten notes and diagrams in pencil, circa April 1918. The notes appear to be from Lagen's training - possibly during his time in Saumur, France under the Artillery School Commandant - with…

Special Orders No. 200, Headquarters First Air Depot, Zone of Advance, American Expeditionary Forces, January 14, 1919. Amends a previous order, instructing Captain Marc Lagen to proceed to Colombey-les-Belles, France and report to Commanding Officer…

Special Orders No. 85 (extract), Headquarters Camp Merritt (New Jersey), March 26, 1919. Orders three men, including Marc Lagen, to proceed to Garden City, New York and report to the Commanding Officer for disposition.

Special Orders No. 85 (extract), Headquarters Camp Merritt (New Jersey), March 26, 1919. Orders Marc Lagen to proceed to Garden City, New York and report to the Commanding Officer for disposition.

Special Orders No. 83, Headquarters Air Service Depot, March 27, 1919. Grants leave of absence to Marc Lagen for fifteen days.

Special Orders No. 63 (extract), Headquarters First Replacement Depot, American Expeditionary Forces, March 4, 1919. Amends description of St. Aignan Casual Company No. 2402 in a previous order (Special Orders No. 61).