The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
139th Aero Squadron, Souilly Aerodrome, France, November 1918
139th Aero Squadron Emblem
Squadron members with unit emblem, Souilly Aerodrome, France, November 1918
The 13th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
139th Aero Squadron
…reassigned to the 2d Pursuit Group and moved to Croix de Metz Aerodrome, near Toul. The 139th was the first squadron assigned to the new group. Later, the 13th, 22d and 49th Aero Squadrons were assigned to the group at Toul. The first combat between the 139th and enemy aircraft took place on 30 June, and Lt…
13th Aero Squadron – SPAD XIII assigned to Major Charles Biddle, likely taken at Souilly Airdrome, France, 1918
13th Aero Squadron – SPAD XII
Squadron photo after the Armistice, November 1918
Drew receiving his Distinguished Service Cross