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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Lane S. Hendricks in uniform, buildings in background

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Herald and Review Library: Hendricks, Lane S.; Article on back of photo: "Lane S. Hendricks, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hendricks of 764 North Monroe, returned to Chanute Field at Rantoul this week after a visit with hisparents. He enlisted in the…

Photo of LaVerne N. Cummins in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cummins, LaVerne N., 11/9/1943. Public Relations Office, Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School, Marfa, Texas. Article attached to photo: "L. N. Cummins commissioned: LaVerne N,. Cummins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Iva…

Photo of Lawrence A. Gibbons in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Article on back of photo; "L. A. Gibbons Dies in Action, Warrant Officer Lawrence A. Gibbons, son of the late L. L. Gibbons, head of detectives of the Decatur police department, was killed in action Dec 19 in Belgium, the…

Photo of Lawrence Trolia in uniform with ammo belt and rifle in front of a building

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Herald and Review Library: Trolia, Lawrence; Article on back of photo; "Lawrence Trolia, who has been in the United States Navy eight months, has been spending a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Trolia, 2304 East Prairie avenue. He…

Photo of Leland Hartwig in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hartwig, Leland; Article on back of photo: A brother-in-law, Leland Hartwig, fireman second class, is the son of George Hartwig, of rural route 3. A former Mueller employee, Leland is stationed in the South Pacific. His…

Photo of Leo Hopper in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hopper, Leo Tech. Sgt. Article on back of photo; "Says England Will Cooperate; The attitude of the British toward the forthcoming peace program is described by Tech. Sgt. Leo Hopper, former assistant manager of the Lincoln…

Photo of Leo Livingston in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Livingston, Leo Steward Second Class; Article on back of photo; "'Life aboard a transport ship is so active that there isn't much time for reflective thinking.' Leo Livingston, Negro steward second class, home from one…

Photo of Leonard Roderick in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roderick, Leonard; Article on back of photo; "Roderick Returns; Leonard Roderick, machinist's mate second class, has been on leave here with his wife,2062 Charles street, and their three children, Leonard, Carolyn Jean and…

Photo of Leonard Tanzyus in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Tanzyus, Pvt. Leonard; Article on back of photo; "Tanzyus Visits Here; Pvt. Leonard Tanzyus, stationed at Camp Hulen, Texas in a heavy automatic maintenance company, recently spent a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Martha…

Photo of Lewis E. McDonald in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: McDonald, Lewis E., photo unused