[Marc Lagen, John A. Paeglow, and Lieutenant McBrain]

Photograph of (from left to right) Marc Lagen, John A. Paeglow (misspelled in inscription as "Pieglaw"), and Lieutenant McBrain, likely in France, circa 1918.

Inscription: "Capt. Lagen. Mjr. Pieglow [Paeglow]. Lt. McBrain."

Inscription on verso: "My Dear Mamma. Here we are -- the Col., the adjutant and your boy. None of us had any sleep the night before -- and I may look fat, but it's only the heavy underwear and your sweater. Weigh 170 pounds and can throw the Bull as good as ever. Tons of Love, Bockey."

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