Captured in this photograph is Lt. George Siegmann of the Signal Corps. The image, dated October 29, 1918, shows a French dirigible balloon employed for observation purposes in escorting ships entering and leaving Brest, Finistere, France. This operation took place in Base Section No. 5. The photograph was cleared by the censor, albeit the specific date is unknown.

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