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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Sgt. George M. Hansen

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Herald and Review Library; Hansen, Sgt. George M., Hansen on Furlough; Article on back of photo: Sgt. George M. Hansen was in Decatur Recently on a 10-day furlough to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hansen, 1110 West North street. He is a…

Photo of Pfc. John A. Harding, Jr. with 15 other marines in front of plane

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Herald and Review Library: Illinois Marines; Article on back of photo; "Illinois is well represented in the Marine Corsair flighter squadron 'The Checkerboard'! This squadron, the first to fly Corsairs saw its initial action on Guadalcanal. Illinois…

Photo of Lt. Kenneth N. Harding in uniform with name

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Herald and Review Library; Harding Kenneth N. commissioned 2nd Lieut. in Army Air Forces; Article on back of photo; Kenneth N. Harding, 1504 East Prairie avenue, Decatur, Blackland Field, Waco, Texas."

Photo of SPAR Bettie Hardy in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hardy, Bettie Hardy; Article on back of Photo; "SPAR Bettie Hardy, Bettie Hardy of the SPARS, pharmacist's mate third class, recently passed a short leave at home in Warrensburg, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hardy.…

Photo of Lieut Orville Harlan in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Harlan, Lieut. Orville; Article on back of photo; "Officer Is Home, Lieut Harlan Has Praise for Medics. Lieut Orville Harlan, who came home this month in a litter aboard a C-57 from the First Army spearhead, say the…

Photo of S/Sgt. Charles J. Harlan in flight suit, holding sign with name

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Herald and Review Library; Harlin, S/Sgt. Chas. J. in flight uniform with sign; "C. J. Harling 42G."

Photo of H. W. Harlow in uniform wearing helmet with cross

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Herald and Review Library: Harlow, H. W.; Article on back of photo; "Decatur Coast Guardsman helped defeat Japs in Pacific. Coast Guardsman N. W. Harlow, seaman first class, 620 E. Decatur Street, Decatur, Ill., contributed to the defeat of the Japs…

Photo of 2nd. Lt. Robert Harmon in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Harmon, 2nd Lt. Robert D.; Article on back of photo; "Robert Harmon is Lieutenant. Robert d. Harmon son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harmon, 169 East King street recently received his wings and was commissioned a second…

Photo of Anne Harp in Wave uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Harp, Anne; Article on back of photo; "Ann Harp in Florida. Ensign Ann Harp is senior Wave officer at the office of Naval procurement in Jacksonville, Fla. Ensign Harp, who has been instructor in shiops and aircraft at the…

Photo of Ben R. Harshbarger in naval uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Harshbarger, Ben R.; Article on back of photo; "Harshbarger Home. Ben R. Harshbarger, who has just completed his two-month boot training at Farragut, Idaho, is back in Decatur on a 15-day leave, visiting his wife, the…