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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Seaman Vern Spaulding in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Spaulding, Seaman Vern; Article on back of photo; "Seaman Vern Spaulding; Mrs. Vern Spauding, 985 North College street, has received word that her husband, a seaman second class, is in the South Pacific. He was a salesman…

Photo of Phillip W. South in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: South, Phillip W., Article on back of photo; "Phillip South; Phillip W. South, seaman second class, has returned to Great Lakes after spending a nine-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. South, 1119 East William…

Photo of Betty South in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: South, Betty; Article on back of photo; "Betty South, Four Decatur girls 'have arrived safely in Great Britain' to serve as Red Cross recreation workers with American forces at the front, according to identical telegrams…

Photo of William A. Snider in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Snider, William A., Article on back of photo; "William A. Snider has returned to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, after a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Snider, 1561 East Walnut street. He joined…

Photo of Stanley E. Smith in uniform with sign "395, 43-F"

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Stanley E., Decatur, IL. graduate from Texas training camp.

Photo of Robert Ray Smith in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, 2nd Lt. Robert Ray; Article on back of photo; "Smith Commissioned; Robert Ray Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Smith, rural route 7, Decatur, recently received his silver wings and was graduated as second lieutenant…

Photo of Robert Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Robert, son of Orville Smith, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Robert Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Robert, son of Orville Smith, Decatur, IL.

Photo fo Marion F. Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Corp. Marion F., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Marion F. Smith, technician fifth grade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion R. Smith of 2660 North Union street, has arrived with U. S. troops in Northern Ireland, according…

Photo of Lyle C. Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Lyle C.; Article on back of photo; "Lyle C. Smith, fireman third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. Smith, 1958 East Main street, recently spent a furlough here with his parents as he was enroute from Farragut,…