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[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."

[Servicemen with observation balloons at U.S. Army Balloon School] (Item)

Panoramic photograph of servicemen with six observation balloons at the U.S. Army Balloon School, Ross Field, California, 1918. Inscription in corner: "No. 8659. Copyrighted. Huddleston Photo Co. Los Angeles, Cal." Inscription on verso: "Army Baloon [Balloon] School, Arcadia, California. James George Burton, active duty 3-20-18 to 1-24-19, #1115531 Private 1st Class, 52nd Baloon [Balloon] Co. Air…

[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…