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[Memorandum, Headquarters 24th Aero Squadron, November 8, 1918] (Item)
[Memorandum, Headquarters 24th Aero Squadron, November 8, 1918]
Memorandum, Headquarters 24th Aero Squadron, First Army Observation, American Expeditionary Forces, November 8, 1918. Grants Second Lieutenant Sidney Van Wyck Peters leave to visit Versailles (Paris, France). One typed page.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War I, circa 1917-1919.
[Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919] (Item)
[Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919]
Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919. Contains handwritten notes in ink and faded pencil documenting White's military training and service, with daily detailed entries. White's narrative begins with his enlistment in September 1917 at St. Louis, Missouri; to training in Missouri, Texas, and Nebraska and service at Kelly Field, Texas; and travel to and service in France as a…
[Memorandum to Adjutant General of 3rd Corps from commanding officer of the 9th Balloon Company, October 29, 1918] (Item)
[Memorandum to Adjutant General of 3rd Corps from commanding officer of the 9th Balloon Company, October 29, 1918]
Memorandum to the Adjutant General of 3rd Corps, First U.S. Army, from the commanding officer of the 9th Balloon Company, October 29, 1918. Presumably written to recommend Samuel E. White for a Distinguished Service Medal; describes an incident during which White's balloon was downed and he parachuted to safety. One typed page.
Popular songs of the A.E.F. [Booklet, 1918] (Item)
Popular songs of the A.E.F. [Booklet, 1918]
Booklet, "Popular songs of the A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Forces]," distributed by the Young Men's Christian Association, compiled by the Bureau of Libraries and Periodicals, 1918. Text on inside front cover reads: "This book is for the free use of the soldiers in France and must not be exported or sold. Thanks are expressed to Francis Salabert for permission to use many of his copyrighted…
[Soldiers in France] (Item)
[Soldiers in France]
Photographic postcard of United States Army soldiers, likely in France, circa 1917-1919. Frederick Staples is third from right in the front row, marked by an "X" on his hat. Loose photo.Inscription: "Winchester [illegible]. [Hut?] #N18."Inscription on verso: "I think Fred Staples is sitting down in center front?"Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28)…
[Aerial Photography School publication] (Item)
[Aerial Photography School publication]
Photograph of a publication prepared by the Aerial Photography School at the Second Air Instructional Center, Tours Aerodrome, France, circa 1917-1919. The page includes a photo of United States Army soldiers standing in formation to form a shield and wings. The text reads: "'A photographic record.' Second Aviation Instruction Center. A.E.F. France. Prepared by the Aerial Photography School."…
[Soldiers at airfield] (Item)
[Soldiers at airfield]
Photographic group portrait of United States Army soldiers at an unidentified airfield in France, circa 1917-1919. Frederick Staples is identified by a blue arrow. Several hangars and Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter biplanes are visible in the background. One soldier in the front row holds a dog. Loose photo.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white…
[Soldiers and women at airfield] (Item)
[Soldiers and women at airfield]
Photographic group portrait of United States Army soldiers, as well as several women, at an unidentified airfield in France, circa 1917-1919. Frederick Staples is circled in white ink on the left. A Breguet Bre.14 biplane is visible in the background. Photo from album page 1.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa 1917-1919.…
[Soldiers with De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4] (Item)
[Soldiers with De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4]
Photograph of United States Army soldiers with a De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4 biplane, France, circa 1917-1919. The aircraft's wings are missing. Loose photo.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa 1917-1919. The photos document the military service of Frederick Staples, who served with the United States Army Air Service in…
[Soldiers with biplane] (Item)
[Soldiers with biplane]
Photograph of United States Army soldiers with an unidentified biplane, likely in France, circa 1917-1919. Frederick Staples is second from right. Loose photo.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa 1917-1919. The photos document the military service of Frederick Staples, who served with the United States Army Air Service in…