Caption: Pvt. C. E. Painter, , captured in a photograph taken on July 6, 1918. The photo shows Captain William O. Butler, , commanding, and Lt. Ira R. Koenig, of Co. B, 2nd Balloon Squadron, in Foret de la Riene, France. The image was approved by the Censor on June 24, 1918. (Notes: 14262, RECO, 2-906)

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Model Released: No

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