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Photograph of a sunken road lined with dead bodies and debris, France, July 19, 1918.Included caption: "A slightly sunken road used by the Germans as a trench and trench mortar position, captured by French and Americans in their advance. The deserted…

Leave pass issued to Eric G. Peter, July 19, 1918. Grants him permission to visit London.

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, July 20, 1918. Discusses various personal and social news. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages.

Aerial photograph of Varnéville, France, July 22, 1918.Inscription: "2e C.A.C. 40e S.P.A_S.A.L 47 No1156 3500m 22/7/18 15h O.Varneville 470-320 Fo50."

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 23, 1918. Describes some of his current responsibilities, mentions interactions with Red Cross women, and other personal news. Six handwritten pages (enclosed with previous letter, dated June 30, 1918,…

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, July 23, 1918. Writes "we have had a strenuous time the last few days but not nearly as strenuous as the Bosche. I saw a bunch of wounded Bosche yesterday, all shot in the back, so you see…

Letter to Norman "Jim" Archibald from his mother [Elizabeth Langille Archibald], written during his service in France, July 25, [circa 1918]. Addresses various wartime subjects including the death of the "son of a Well Known American" Archibald had…

Letter to Mr. J. W. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, July 28, 1918. Discusses Jack's (Ray's brother) possible enlistment and how every single piece of equipment is camouflaged, from ships to autos to tents, and "even all of these pretty French girls…

Aviator's certificate issued by the Aero Club of American to Floyd W. Shepard, July 31, 1918. Includes photograph of Shepard.

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.