Huntington, West Virginia, businessman, real estate agent. Papers relate primarily to his service in the first world war as a second lieutenant in the 58th Balloon Company, A.E.F., in France and include embarkation, payroll and other papers related to his duties as officer in charge of African American Brest Casual Company 1740 during its demobilization period; photographs and negatives.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Benson J. Lubin Papers, 1904-1935. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Benson J. Lubin Papers, 1904-1935.
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Benson J. Lubin and unidentified soldier, US Army , WWI
Benson J. Lubin and unidentified soldier, US Army , WWI. Believed to be Lt. Benson J. Lubin on left CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the 58th & 59th Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.
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Blueprint design of insignia of the U.S. Army 58th Balloon Company, WWI
Blueprint design of insignia of the U.S. Army 58th Balloon Company, WWI. This was the blueprint for the shoulder patch. There was also a 59th Balloon Company.
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One of the balloons in the 58th Balloon Co., US Army , WWI
One of the balloons in the 58th Balloon Co., US Army , WWI. CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the 58th & 59th Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.
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Parachuting supplies from observation balloon, US Army , WWI
Parachuting supplies from observation balloon, US Army , WWI. CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the 58th & 59th Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.
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Unidentified U.S. soldier, France, WWI
Unidentified U.S. soldier, France, WWI. Folder labeled France.
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Unidentified U.S. soldiers, France, WWI
Unidentified U.S. soldiers, France, WWI. Folder labeled France.
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Unidentified U.S. warships, France, WWI
Unidentified U.S. warships, France, WWI. From small photo album.
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WWI American Expeditionary Forces identity card
WWI American Expeditionary Forces identity card , US Army. Identity card for 2nd Lt. Benson J. Lubin, CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.
