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Letter from Harley C. Hyde to his friend Mable, October 18, [circa 1918]. Discusses the flying experience, forced landings, service life, and school training. 12 handwritten pages.

Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

Examination question form about aircraft controls, dated October 18, 1918. One typed page.

Special Orders No. 244 (extract), U.S. War Department, October 18, 1918. Transfers large list of officers from the Division of Military Aeronautics to the U.S. Army Air Service, including Wilbur D. Kennedy. 76 typed pages.

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grimshaw from Leonard H. Grimshaw, October 27, 1918. Includes various personal news, asking about family and friends. One sheet, two handwritten pages, with envelope.

Photograph of General John J. Pershing, United States Army, at the General Headquarters in Haute-Marne, France, October 19, 1918Included caption: "General J. J. Pershing. General Headquarters, Chaumont, Haute Marne, France. October 19,…

Special Orders No. 285 (extract), Headquarters Base Section No. 4, October 19, 1918. Orders a number of men, including Floyd W. Shepard, to proceed by train to St. Maixent, France. One typed page.

General Orders No. 17, Headquarters Air Service, First Army, American Expeditionary Forces, October 19, 1918. Credits First Lieutenant Louis A. Woitishek and Second Lieutenant Sidney Van Wyck Peters with downing a German Fokker aircraft. One typed…

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, October 19, 1918. Discusses personal and social news. Four handwritten pages with envelope.

Aerial photograph of Dun-sur-Meuse, France, October 20, 1918.Inscription: "U.S. 1A 24Sq. B88 Dun sur Muese 314.0-290.2 10/20/18 12H 5000m 52cm."