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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.
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.
Special Orders No. 74 (extract), Headquarters Base Section No. 4, American Expeditionary Forces, December 30, 1917. Orders the 12th Aero Squadron to proceed to St. Maixent, France. One typed page.
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…
Newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes," Vol. 1, No. 21, June 28, 1918. Contains articles on wartime and military activities in France, as well as comic strips, advertisements, and an advice column. Eight typed pages.
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…