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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Jack F. Yobski in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Yokski, Jack F.; Article on back of photo; "Yobski Receives Dolphins; Jack F. Yobski, fireman first class in the U. S. Navy, has received his 'dolphins' which signify that he has graduated from submarine school. Stationed…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, Submarine, World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack L. Hitt in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hitt, John L., Article on back of photo: "Training a dog for patrol duty along the Atlantic coast is the interesting and unique assignment of Coast Guardsman John L. Hitt, 21, of Decatur. Young Hitt is home on a weekend…
Photo of Jack L. Smith in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Smith, Jack L.; Aviation Cadet USNR; 11/17/1943, residence 1820 E. William St., Decatur, IL.
Tags: Aviation Cadet, Decatur IL., Navy, USNR, World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack Milton Strongman with machine gun
Herald and Review Library: Strongman, Jack Milton, son of Mrs. B. T. Strongman, R. R. #4, Decatur, IL.
Tags: Decatur IL., Machine Gunner, Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack S. Lowary in uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Lowary, 2nd Lt. Jack S. receives wings. "Article on back of photo; "jack S. Lowary, 1055 West Main Street, Decatur, IL."
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack Thomason in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Thomason, Jack; Article on back of photo; "Thomason in Pacific; Jack Thomason carpentersmate first class of the Seabees, is somewhere in the Pacific. Mr. and Mrs. Thomason are formerly of 2140 Clay street and Mrs. Thomason…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, Seabees, World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack Thornell in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Thornell, Sgt. Jack; Article on back of photo; "Tech. Sgt. Jack Thornell, a veteran of 50 months in the Pacific area, is spending a 21-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Nellie Harrison, 255 East Waggoner street. Sergeant…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Japanese Attack, Pearl Harbor, World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack W. Ruthrauff in uniform with name tag and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Ruthrauff, Jack W., Article on back of photo; "Jack W. Ruthrauff, son of Preston Ruthrauff, 744 West Division street, recently received with army air corps silver wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the army…
Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Fighter Pilot, World War II, WWII
Photo of James A. Hoak in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hoak, James A. son of Mrs. Mae Hoak, 428 East Grand, Decatur, IL.
Tags: Army Air Forces, Decatur IL., U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII
Photo of James August Lotzgesell in uniform
Herald and Review Library; Lotzgesell, James August; Article on back of photo; "James August Lotzgessell, son of Mrs. Lela Lotzgesell, 1441 North Calhoun street, has received his second lieutenant's commission and the 'wings' of a bombardier at…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Bombardier, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII