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Memorandum from Commanding General to Commanding Officer, 12th Aero Squadron, July 31, 1918. Commendation to the 12th Aero Squadron for their service during the second battle of the Marne. One typed page.

Aerial photograph of an airfield near Coincy, France, August 1918.Inscription on verso: "Our field. Coincy #4. [illegible]. Aug 1918."

Memorandum from Chief of Staff to Chief of Air Service, circa August 1, 1918. Commendation to the Corps Observation Squadrons. One typed page.

General Orders No. 1, Headquarters Air Service, First Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, August 2, 1918. Publishes the letter from the Chief of Staff commending the observation squadrons.

Memorandum to First Lieutenant Wilbur D. Kenney from Major T. S. Pugh, August 5, 1918. Notifies Kennedy of overpayment discovered by auditor and requests payment. Added note from Kennedy, September 7, 1918, explains discrepancy. One typed page.

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, August 9, 1918. Discusses various personal and social news, recommends finding a copy of the June 14 or July 14 "New York Times" illustrated section to see a picture of the entire squadron…

Office Memorandum No. 40, Headquarters Service of Supplies, American Expeditionary Forces, August 15, 1918. Instructs squadrons to return planes fit for flying but not active service to Orly for distribution to flying schools. One typed page.

Special Orders No. 231, American Expeditionary Forces, August 19, 1918. Announces list of officers of the Air Services, including Wilbur D. Kennedy, as on duty as of listed dates. Three typed pages.

Oblique aerial photograph of Château-Thierry, France, August 1918. Visible landmarks include the Marne and the grounds surrounding Castle Château-Thierry. Inscription on photo: "Chateau Thierry – Aug 1918." Inscription on album page: "Taken during…

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, September 11, 1918. Describes how busy the squadron has been and relates a tale of a friend named Thompson Tommie, an observer in their squadron, being shot down after bringing down two…