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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Forrest Kirby in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Kirby, Forrest; Article on back of photo; "Prior to entering the army together, both men were employees of the city, William d. in the engineering department, and Forrest in the street department. thy received their army…
Photo of four sailors in uniform; L-R; Donald L. Warnick, Gerald E. Willis, Kenneth J. Mears, and Frederick Churchman
Herald and Review Library: Photo of four sailors; Article on back of photo; "These four young men were buddies through Decatur High school, and all four entered the navy on Dec 7. They have just completed preliminary training at Great Lakes, and are…
Photo of Francis Harold Thompson in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Thompson, Cpl. Francis H., Article on back of photo; "Francis H. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Thompson, 1102 East Marietta street, has been promoted to corporal at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Corporal Thompson entered…
Photo of Frank E. Nichols in uniform sitting on lawn
Herald and Review Library: Nichols, Frank E.; Article on back of photo; "Nichols in Washington; Frank E. Nichols, gunners mate third class, recently spent a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichols, 1518 North Morgan street. He had…
Photo of Frank Eugene Knierim in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Knierim, Seaman 2nd class Frank Eugene; Article on back of photo; "In Florida, Frank Eugene Knierim, seaman second class has completed his boot training at Great Lakes training station. After spending a nine-day leave with…
Photo of Frank Taylor in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Taylor, Frank C., Article on back of photo; "Parachutist, Sgt. Frank C. Taylor is now a member of the 508th parachute infantry, in combat training at Camp Mackall, N. C. His wife lives at 249 Est avenue. He joined the army…
Photo of Franklin Frazee in Navy uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Frazee, Franklin, 3/6/1943. Article on back of photo: "Franklin Frazee recently returned to Great Lakes Naval Training station, after spending a nine-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Frazee, 711 North…
Photo of Fred Hayes in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hayes, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Hays, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Hays of 2116 North Church Street, recently was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U. S. Army Air corps. Sergeant Hays, who enlisted…
Photo of Fred Leach in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Leach, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Leach knows whereof he speaks. He saw those marines fight and die in the hell of Iwo Jima, and he shipped back to the States with those who were sent back for hospitalization.…
Photo of Fred R. Davis in Navy uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Davis, fred R., 12/13/1944. Article on back of photo: "fireman Fred Davis: fred R. Davis, fireman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Davis, 1470 E. Riverside Ave., has completed training at the submarine school,…