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Special Orders No. 62, Headquarters First Army American Expeditionary Forces, October 21, 1918. Assigns nine men, including Marc Lagen, to various duties. Lagen assigned Assistant to Balloon Officer.

Postcard to Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour from Agence Internationale des Prisonniers de Guerre, October 21, 1918. Notifies Gilmour that his message has been wired to the address provided.

Photograph of Hamilton Coolidge in uniform, October 22, 1918.Inscription on verso: "22 Octobre 1918. [Rest of inscription illegible]"

Newspaper clipping, "A. E. Easterbrook Tells of His Work," from the Seattle Daily Times, October 25, 1918. Reports on Arthur E. Easterbrook's wartime experiences.

Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander…

Photograph of a destroyed church in Montfaucon, France, October 27, 1918.Included caption: "The highest point on Montfaucon. Ruins of the old church. Montfaucon, Meuse, France. October 27, 1918."Inscription: "30017."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps…

Letter to Stars and Stripes editor from Marc Lagen, October 27, 1918. Forwards an article written by one of the Balloon men (article not included). One typed page.

Telegram from Marc A. Lagen to Adjutant General, General Headquarters, October 27, 1918. Accepts commission as captain in Air Service upon promotion from War Department.

Aerial photograph of Champigneulles, France, October 29, 1918.Inscription: "U.S. 1A. c. 12Sq. B1704 N. Champigneulles 296.0-287.8 13h 29/10/18 1600m 52cm."

Aerial photograph of Champneuville, France, October 29, 1918. Trenches and craters from artillery shells are visible.Inscription: "43e Son Ph. Esc BR 272 H28 Sud Bois de Champneuville 315/77.2 29/10/18 12h 1900 F:50."