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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.

Telegram from Marc A. Lagen to Adjutant General, General Headquarters, October 27, 1918. Accepts commission as captain in Air Service upon promotion from War Department.

Telegram to Headquarters, Service of the Rear, American Expeditionary Forces, March 16, 1918. Orders Marc Lagen relieved from duty with the 54th Cie Aerostiers and to report to Chief Air Service.

Telegram to Marc Lagen from Kingsbery Foster, February 14, 1919.

Telegram to Marc Lagen from Mrs. Lagen, February 25, 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.

Photocopied newspaper clipping, "Captain Lagen is home from France," from an unidentified Iowa newspaper, circa 1919. Describes his visit home to Dubuque, pre-war career, and wartime experience.

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 "Instructions for Troops," circa 1918. Includes information and rules for troops onboard ship, including restrictions on exposed lights, rubbish that floats, and abandon ship procedures. One typed page.

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.