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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.

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

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.

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.