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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Yeoman 3rd Class Robert J. Parker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Parker, Yeoman 3rd Class Robert J.; Article on back of photo; "Robert J. Parker, 19, yeoman, third class, USNR, Decatur, Ill., who is now working as communications clerk in the personnel office of the Pacific Fleet service…

Photo fo James E. Smallwood in combat uniform with shells for gun

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Herald and Review Library: Smallwood, James E., Article on back of photo; "Decatur Sailor in Pacific, James E. Smallwood, seaman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Smallwood, 1045 East Curtis St., Decatur, Ill., loads an antiaircraft gun aboard…

Photo of Lt. John S. Rotz in flight uniform with helmet and goggles in front of plane

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Herald and Review Library: Rotz, Lt. John S.; written on back of photo; "Lt. John S. Rotz, 25, USNR, of 310 South Glencoe ave., Decatur, Ill. , Navy fighter pilot, now home n leave from a tour of combat duty in the Pacific."

Photo of Hubert W. Penny in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Penny, Hubert W.; Article on back of photo; "Penny Honor Man; Hubert W. Penny, husband of Margaret C. Penny, 1070 Evans court, has been named honor man of his company on completion of recruit training at Camp War, Farragut,…

Photo of Lt. (JG) William J. O'Heren in uniform standing on ship with water in the background

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Herald and Review Library: O'Heren, Lt. (JG) William J.; Written on back of photo; "Lt. (JG) William J. O'Heren, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. O'Heren, 1404 East Prairie st., Decatur, Ill., in returning to the United States after flying 56 combat…

Photo of Jack A. Meece in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Meece, Jack A., Article on back of photo; "Jack A. Meece, gun pointer first class, recently completed a 19-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Meece, 1435 East Lawrence street, and friends. He entered the navy…

Photo of John H. McKee in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: McKee, John H., Article on back of photo; "John H. McKee, Jr., 20, seaman second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McKee, Sr., 1140 East Lincoln avenue, has completed basic training in t he submarine school at new London,…

Photo of Commander Thomas D. McGrath receiving Silver Star from Capt. George L. Menocal, with two sailors looking on

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Herald and Review Library: McGrath, Commander Thomas D., Article on back of photo; "Commander Thomas D. McGrath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McGrath, 1770 North Water street, received the Silver Star medal from Capt. George L. Menocal, fleet…

Photo of Norma Jean Walton in uniform showing a display of cloud formations

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Herald and Review Library: Walton, Norma Jean; Article on back of photo; "Cloud formations displayed at the U. S. Naval training School, Hunter college, New York city, interest WAVE apprentice seaman Norma jean Walton, daughter of Mrs. Fedora Walton,…

Photo of Robert Lee Moore being congratulated on deck of ship by Vice Admiral Daniel R. Barbey, USN

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Herald and Review Library: Moore, Robert Lee; Written on back of photo; "Letter of Commendation Presented to Robert Lee Moore somewhere in the Philippines....Robert Lee Moore, seaman, second class, USNR, of Decatur, Ill., is shown (above) being…