Served in 15th Aviation Squadron, Grate Lakes, Ill.

Mr. Lehman was involved in the initial phase of the development of Naval Aviation, one of the 1800 enlisted men, 1100 officers serving a complement of 400 planes and 3 dirigibles.

He was released when the War was over and he arrived home Christmas Eve, 1918 a surprise to his family.

Mr. Lehman was selling his effects when I first came into contact with him. He was forced to do this due to health reasons and was moving to a nursing home (Brandon Center). I last heard from him in 1991, when his letter stated that he was suffering from the effects of colon cancer and a rapidly declining physical condition. A true gentleman, he wrote often, and was enthusiastic about his naval uniform being preserved.

POC

Last Known Address: Home Addr: 2201 Bloomington Rd., E. Peoria, Ill. 61611
Nursing home Brandon Wood Ctr. 730 W. Jefferson, Apt. 218, Morton, Ill. 61550.

ACCESSION LIST.

1. Dress blue Navy jumper with bullion aviation patch on cuff.
2. Blue wool work jumper, cotton aviation patch on cuff.
3. Blue wool 13 button pants.
4. Blue wool 13 button pants.
5. White cotton undress jumper.
6. White cotton undress jumper.
7. USN dress wool cap (Donald duck style)
8. Silk neckerchief
9. Suite case (1'x2'x6") card board with "United States Navy * Aviation <15>" painted and "Lehman" named.
10. White duck leggings (long), Lehman marked
11. White duck leggings (short), Lehman marked
12. Canvas duck sea bag.
13. Air Service rating badge, non-attached.
14. US Navy reserve pin.
15. US Navy etched dog tag
16. Photograph of Mr. Lehman
17. WWI Victory Medal in original box
18. Numerous letters and other documentation not necessarily associated to group.