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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of William M. Shilling in flight suit holding gun
Herald and Review Library; Schilling, William M.; written on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, August 1943. City: Decatur, Illinois; Name: Wm. M. Shilling; son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lank Markham, 1351 E.…
Photo of Lt. Enid Schaub in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Schaub, Lt. Enid; Article on back of photo; "Things are different here in the States, Second Lieut Enid Schaub found recently upon her return to Decatur after serving six months with the army medical staff at the army…
Photo of 1st Lt. Jack Scharnberg in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Scharnberg, 1st Lt. Jack; Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Jack Scharnberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scharnberg, 260 South College street, is home this week on a furlough from Camp Edwards, Mass., where he is…
Photo of Edgar L. Sarver in uniform with name, location and class
Herald and Review Library: Sarver, Edgar Lyle; Article on back of photo; "Sarver Commissioned; Edgar L. Sarver, son of Charles E. Sarver, 1746 East Locust street, has won his navy wings and has been commissioned an ensign at the naval air training…
Photo of 2nd Lt. Robert D. Rutledge in uniform with name and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Rutledge, 2nd Lt. Robert D., Article on back of photo; "Rutledge Gets Commission; Robert d. Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thelo rutledge, 845 North Main street, received his wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant at…
Photo of Robert D. Rutledge in uniform in front of airplane
Herald and Review Library: Rutledge, Lt. Robert D, Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Robert D. Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thelo Rutledge, 845 North Main, recently completed 35 operational missions as navigator of a Liberator bomber,…
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…
Photo of Verle H. Rusk in uniform with name and date
Herald and Review Library: Rusk, Verle H. aviation cadet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer W. Rusk of 235 S. 20th St., Decatur, IL.
Photo of Kermit Rudolf in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Rudolf, Kermit; Article on back of photo; "Kermit Rudolf, former Herald Reporter who received his commission last week in the officers' candidate school at Miami Beach, Fla., visited in Decatur the past few days. He will…
Photo of Lt. John S. Rotz in flight uniform with helmet and goggles in front of plane
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."