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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Donald Tipsword repairing a generator
Herald and Review Library: Tipsword, Donald; Article on back of photo; "6th Army Group, Germany, photo taken 2/25/1945, Shown repairing a power generator along the 6th Army Group front is Tech. 4th Grade Donald E. Tipsword, 2176 East North street,…
Photo of Donald W. Ammann in uniform with name and ID number
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ammann, Capt. Donald W., 4/18/1944. Unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ammann, 1413 E. Division Street, Decatur, IL.
Photo of Doonald W. Sullivan in fatigues
Herald and Review Library: Sullivan, Donald W.; Article on back of photo; "Marine Pfc. Donald W. Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Sullivan, 1053 West Decatur street, is at the naval hospital at Long Beach, Calif, recovering from severe burns…
Photo of Draftees from Macon County standing in front of courthouse steps
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. draftees standing in front of the courthouse steps. Article on back of photo; "Men from the Macon County rural board who left Decatur early this morning for Peoria where they will receive physical…
Photo Of Draftees On Train With the Conductor.
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Draftees on Train; Article on back of photo: "Guillory 77 On March 21, 1941, this young man, attired in a snappy zoot suit and hat, peers out the train window, deeply absorbed in thought. This group of prewar…
Photo of Draftees standing in front of courthouse steps
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. draftees in front of the courthouse. Article on back of photo; "Included in the group of Decatur men who left here early this morning for physical examination and induction in the U. S. Army at…
Photo of Duane E. Moss in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Moss, Duane E., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. w. Moss, 222 S. Taylor Ave., Decatur, IL.
Photo of Earl E. Cline in uniform with name and number on plaque
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cline, Lt. Earl E., 6/15/1944. Article with photo: "Cline Earns Silver Wings: 2nd Lt. Earl E. Cline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cline, 440 W. Macon St. recently won his silver wings at the Big Springs Bombardier…
Photo of Earl F. George in civilian clothes
Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo; Earl F. George, husband of the former Mildred McCormick of 1585 North Edward street, has just returned to his station at the naval air base, Alameda, Calif., after spending a nine-day furlough at…
Photo of Earl Wallisa in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wallisa, Earl; Article on back of photo; "Wallisa Had Part in Seven Pacific Raids, Occupations; Earl Wallisa, petty officer third class, recently made a landing at his home 1061 West Decatur street, that was a surprise to…