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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Jack F. Yobski in uniform

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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…

Photo of Jack L. Hitt in uniform

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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

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Jack L.; Aviation Cadet USNR; 11/17/1943, residence 1820 E. William St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Jack Milton Strongman with machine gun

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Herald and Review Library: Strongman, Jack Milton, son of Mrs. B. T. Strongman, R. R. #4, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Jack S. Lowary in uniform with name tag

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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."

Photo of Jack Thomason in uniform

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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…

Photo of Jack Thornell in uniform

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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…

Photo of Jack W. Ruthrauff in uniform with name tag and serial number

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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…

Photo of James A. Hoak in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hoak, James A. son of Mrs. Mae Hoak, 428 East Grand, Decatur, IL.

Photo of James August Lotzgesell in uniform

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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…