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Special Orders No. 189 (extract), U.S. War Department, August 13, 1918. Orders a number of men, including Floyd W. Shepard, to Taliaferro Field, Texas for duty. One typed page.

Special Orders No. 170, Air Service Flying School (Brooks Field, Texas), August 14, 1918. Assigns several officers, including 2nd Lieutenant Jules Verne (J. V.) Hyde, to duty as Instructors in the Flying Department, Brooks Field, Texas. One typed…

Aerial photograph of Bois du Fey, France, August 14, 1918.Inscription: "Points d’asecension du Drachen de Jaulny, 5119-5019. 32eC.A. Spa 258 B7595 Bois Du Fey 646 415 14/8/18 10h30 4100m F.O. 50."

Commendation issued to the Chief of Air Services, August 14, 1918. Commander-in-Chief [President Woodrow Wilson] via General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Force commends the 1st Pursuit Group for their effective and daring work. One…

Special Orders No. 214, Headquarters Air Service Flying School, Taliaferro Field (Texas), August 14, 1918. Assigns men from previous Special Orders No. 105, including Floyd W. Shepard, to the School of Aerial Gunnery for instruction. One typed page.

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.

Aerial photograph of Herbeuville, France, August 16, 1918.Inscription: "2e C.A.C. 40e S.P.A_S.A.L 47 No1556 3400m 16/8/18 15h S.O. Herbeuville 458-512 Fo 50."

Postcard to Mrs. M. Gilmour from Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour, August 16, 1918. Notifies her that he is a prisoner of war in Karlsruhe, Germany and is safe. Requests that parcels be sent.

Photograph of a flagpole with a 48-star American flag, Miami, Florida, August 17, 1918.Inscription on verso: "Clouds and Old Glory, taken Aug. 17, 1918. Miami, 48 stars."Part of a photograph album related to C. E. Roy's service with the U.S. Navy at…

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.