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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of David Thatcher in uniform holding number 209

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Herald and Review Library: Thatcher, David R., Article on back of photo; "David R. Thatcher, son of Chester Thatcher, 234 East Division street, who has been with the United States army air corps in England for nearly six weeks, has been promoted to…

Photo of David Torrence in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Torrence, David; Article on back of photo; "David Torrence; David Torrence, seaman second class, has been spending a leave with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Gordon E. Torrence, rural route 2, after completion of training in…

Photo of David Willis and Carl Hoots in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Willis, David, left and Carol Hoots, Jr. right; Article on back of photo; "David Willis, left, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Willis, 4 Lincoln place, and Carl Hoots, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoots, 1025 North Dunham…

Photo of Dean A. Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Dean A.; Article on back of photo; "Smith in New Guinea; Private Dean A. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, route 3, is with the quartermaster corps in New Guinea. He was with the Crown Cork Specialty corps.,…

Photo of Dewey M. Stansberry in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stansberry, Pvt. Dewey M., Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Dewey M. Stansberry, former employee of the Grohne Concrete Products Co., is stationed with the army air corps at Keesler Field Miss., where he is learning to be an…

Photo of Dick Weatherby in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Weatherby, Dick; Article on back of photo; "Weatherby Home; Dick Weatherby, seaman second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. e. Weatherby, 138 West Prairie avenue, is home on a nine-day leave from Great Lakes naval Training…

Photo of Donald C. Anderson in uniform with bomber jacket

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Anderson, Donald C., 1/19/1944. Official photograph, U.S. Army Air Forces. Article on back of photo: "Donald Anderson, Pana, Wins Bombardier Wings: Donald C. Anderson, Pana, has been commissioned a second lieutenant…

Photo of Donald E. Cook in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cook, Donald E., 8/5/1943.

Photo of Donald E. Mathias in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Mathias, Donald E., Article on back of photo; by-line Martha Williams of H&R Staff; "Donald E. Mathias, fireman first class, of Bethany, is home with the story of bravery and coolness displayed by the crew of the aircraft…

Photo of Donald E. Robinson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Donald E., Article on back of photo; "Donald Robinson, Donald E. Robinson, pharmacist's mate second class, is spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jett Robinson of 2000 Roosevelt avenue, after…