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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Cpl. Wade B. Garner and Cpl. Robert Meadows

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Herald and Review Library: Garner, Cpl. Wade B. and Meadows, Cpl. Robert L. hold Japanese Battle Flag: On back of photo: "Cpl. Wade B. Garner, wife resides 1435 N. Warren, Decatur. Cpl. Robert L. Meadows, wife resides at 1111 W. Forest, Decatur."…

Photo of Cpl. William H. Fish in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fish, William H., article in newspaper said;" Cpl William Fish, is stationed with the Chemical Warfare Mortar board in France, according to work received by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Fish of 1513 North Monroe…

Photo of Dale C. Erwin and crewmembers

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Erwin, Dale C., 2/19/1943. Associated Press Photo stamp. Article on back of photo: "Dale C. Erwin of Clay...IL, was on of a group of officers and men honored aboard (Erwin second from right) their ship last month for…

Photo of Dale C. Riley in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Riley, Dale C., son of Mrs. Nettie G. Riley, 3385 Faries Park Road, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Dale Roderick in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roberick, Dale; Article on back of photo; "Dale Roderick of Decatur arrived at Neah Bay, Wash. Recently he was home on a furlough visit with his wife and son who live at 1928 North Walnut Grove.

Photo of Darrell C. and Evelyn L. (Friis) Dash in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dash, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell C., 8/29/1944. Lindquist Photo. Article on back: "Miss Evelyn Lorene Friis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs .Clarence E. Friis of Maroa and Corp. Darrell C. Dash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dash…

Photo of Darrell D. Mesnard in uniform with name tag and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Mesnard, Darrell D., Article on back of photo: "Darrell D. Mesnard, son of Mrs. Hazel G. Ray, 1804 East Wood street, have been graduated from navigation school at Hondo army air field, Hondo, Texas. Before entering service…

Photo of Darrell D. Roberts in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roberts, Darrell D., husband of Mrs. Charlene Roberts, 637 W. Leafland, Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo; "Corporal Darrell Roberts, winner of a $50.00 War Bond for his help on Food Conservation and awarded…

Photo of David E. Stouffer in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stouffer, David E., Article on back of photo; "David E. Stouffer, aviation cadet, has completed the basic training course in the Naval Air Corps at Anacostia and has been transferred to the naval air school at Corpus…

Photo of David R. Amerman in uniform with name and date plaque.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Amerman, David R., filed 5/10/1944. Photographic Section, Luke Field, Arizona. Received 7/19/1996.