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[Servicemen standing by stone wall] (Item)

Photograph of two U.S. Army Air Service servicemen standing by a stone wall, circa 1917-1919. A foil sticker of an aviator badge is attached to the top of the photo.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.

[Memorandum, Headquarters 24th Aero Squadron, November 8, 1918] (Item)

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.

[Soldiers with De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4] (Item)

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)

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…

[Soldiers and women at airfield] (Item)

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. Photo from album page 2.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…

[Soldiers at Tours Aerodrome gate] (Item)

Photograph of soldiers and vehicles outside a gate at the Tours Aerodrome in France, circa 1917-1919. The sign above the gate reads: "Aviation Militaire." Photo from album page 9.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…

[General Orders No. 30, Office of First Army Air Service Commander, November 26, 1918] (Item)

General Orders No. 30, Office of First Army Air Service Commander, American Expeditionary Forces, November 26, 1918. Cites Second Lieutenant Sidney Van Wyck Peters and First Lieutenant Walter R. Lokey for exceptional devotion to duty during long-distance photographic missions over enemy territory.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero…

[Soldiers in France] (Item)

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)

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)

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…