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Authentic World War I era ephemera collection including a typed poem titled "Billet" and official military orders from the 33rd Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). The poem features handwritten notations stating it was taken from "The Stars and Stripes," the AEF daily newspaper, and provides a vivid, gritty account of soldier life in France. The accompanying military documents, dated March 1919, list personnel from various units including the 132nd Infantry Regiment, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, and 122nd Field Artillery, detailing transportation orders post-armistice. These documents show significant age-related wear, including toning, creases, and edge tears, consistent with field-carried military papers from over a century ago.