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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Pfc. Dean Williamson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williamson, Pfc. Dean; Article on back of photo; "Pfc. Dean Williamson, metalsmith with the marine air corps, is spending a 15-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Williamson, 1337 East Grand avenue. Private…

Photo of Pvt. Roy Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. Roy; Article on back of photo; "Roy Williams Home, Pvt. Roy Williams, Decatur high school basketball and football star in 1942-1943 will return Friday to the army transportation corps at New Orleans following…

Photo of Marlyn E. Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Marlyn E.; Article on back of photo; "Williams Returns, Marlyn E. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, 685 West Cushing avenue, has returned to officer training school operated by the navy at Terre Haute,…

Photo of James Milton Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, James Milton; Article on back of photo; "Back with Seabees; James Milton Williams, second class petty officer, has returned to active duty with the Seabees, following a recent 10-day furlough with his wife, Mrs.…

Photo of Pvt. James Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. James; accompanying photo; "Pvt. James Williams, wife, Ruth Anna Williams, R.F.D. #1, Decatur IL.."

Photo of Ivan Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Ivan; Article on back of photo; "Williams in India; Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Williams, 1721 North Church street have been notified that their son, Pvt. Ivan Williams, has arrived safely in India. He entered service in…

Photo of Billy V. Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Billy V., Article on back of photo; "Billy V. Williams, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, 1103 East Condit street, and Robert Holmes, 18, (not pictured) son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holmes, 3856 East…

Photo of Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wilkey, Pvt. Carter Harold; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Wilkey of Maroa, is ill in the army's Dashon general hospital at Camp Shenango, Pa., where he was transferred from…

Photo of Lt. G. R. Wilhelm in flight uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Wilhelm, Lt. G. R., Article on back of photo; "Lieut. G. R. Wilhelm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilhelm, will graduate next week from the advanced army air training school at Blackland Field, Tex. he is one of four sons of Mr.…

Photo of 2nd. Lt. Robert B. Wilcox in flight uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Wilcox, 2nd Lt. Robert B., Article on back of photo; "At Salt Lake City; Second Lieut. Robert B. Wilcox has reported to Salt Lake City, Utah, after spending a 10-day furlough with parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wilcox in Blue…