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[Caquot observation balloon in flight] (Item)

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight, Brouville, France, April 23, 1918. Included caption: "Balloon ascending. Air Service. Brouville, France. Apr. 23, 1918." Inscription: "x 12278."

[Marc Lagen and unidentified serviceman in balloon basket] (Item)

Photograph of Marc Lagen (right) and an unidentified serviceman in a balloon basket, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Marc Lagen standing next to partially inflated balloon] (Item)

Photograph of Marc Lagen standing next to a partially inflated balloon, likely in France, circa 1918.

[Crashed observation balloon burning in open field] (Item)

Photograph of a crashed observation balloon of the Sixth Balloon Company, United States Army, burning in an open field in the Meuse region of France, October 3, 1918.Included caption: "Balloon on fire after being hit by a German aviator. Sixth Company. Road between Cuisy and Montfaucon, Meuse, France. Oct. 3, 1918."Inscription: "24875."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps USA."

[Servicemen tethering Caquot observation balloon] (Item)

Photograph of servicemen tethering a Caquot observation balloon of the Third Company, III Corps, United States Army, in the Meuse region of France, October 1, 1918.Included caption: "Observation balloon of the Third Company, Third Corps, being brought down. Mallancourt, Department of Meuse, France. October 1, 1918."Inscription: "24855." Embossed in corner: "Signal Corps U.S. Army"

[Servicemen tethering Caquot observation balloon] (Item)

Photograph of servicemen tethering a Caquot observation balloon of the Third Company, III Corps, United States Army, in the Meuse region of France, October 1, 1918.Included caption: "Another view of 24855."Inscription: "24856."Stamped in corner: "Signal Corps USA."

[Observation balloon in flight] (Item)

Photograph of an observation balloon of the Second Balloon Company, I Corps, United States Army, in flight over a field in the Montreal region of France, July 8, 1918.Included caption: "Easing off the balloon. Second Balloon Company, First Army Corps. Montreieul [Montreal], France. July 8, 1918."Inscription: "16951."Embossed in corner: "Signal Corps U.S. Army."

[Caquot observation balloon in flight] (Item)

Photograph of a Caquot observation balloon in flight over a field in Brouville, France, April 23, 1918.Included caption: "Getting ready to ascend. Air service. Brouville, France. Apr. 23, 1918."Inscription: "x 12279."Embossed in corner: "Signal Corps U.S. Army."

[Servicemen removing tethered balloon from camouflaged hiding spot] (Item)

Photograph of servicemen removing a tethered balloon from its camouflaged hiding spot, Brouville, France, April 23, 1918.Include caption: "Taking balloon from camouflaged bed. Air Service. Brouville, France, April 23, 1918."Inscription: "x 12274."Embossed in corner: "Signal Corps U.S. Army."

[Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919] (Item)

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…