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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Lt. (J.G.) William T. Schwenk in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Schwenk, Lt. J.G. William T.; Article on back of photo; "Schwenk in Navy, Lieut. (J.G.) William T. Schwenk, formerly of 1080 West Marietta street, has been commissioned a lieutenant in the navy and is stationed at the…

Photo of Lt. (JG) William J. O'Heren in uniform standing on ship with water in the background

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Herald and Review Library: O'Heren, Lt. (JG) William J.; Written on back of photo; "Lt. (JG) William J. O'Heren, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. O'Heren, 1404 East Prairie st., Decatur, Ill., in returning to the United States after flying 56 combat…

Photo of Lt. Bartlett Field Cole and Janet (Dillehunt) Cole Wedding

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cole, Lt. Bartlett Field Cole and Janet (Dillehunt) Cole, 6/24/1945. Logan-Markham in Portland, Oregon. Article attached to photo: "Lt. (J.G.) and Mrs. Bartlett Field Cole were married last Sunday in Portland,…

Photo of Lt. Bruce A. Freer in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Freer, Lt. Bruce A., 2/28/1943. 1411 W. Wood. article on back of photo: "Lieut. Bruce A. Freer, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Freer, 1411 West Wood street, received the wings of an aerial navigator at Hondo,…

Photo of Lt. C. W. Cleveland wearing radio headset

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cleveland, Lt. C. W., 5/19/1942, received Army War Wings.

Photo of Lt. Carl D. Mitchell in uniform standing by airplane door

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Herald and Review Library: Mitchell, Lt. Carl D., Article on back of photo; "Raid On, by Maxine Kyle of Herald Staff; Piloting a Flying fortress in the Rome raid was one of the missions of Lieut. Carl D. Mitchell, who walked in on his parents, Mr.…

Photo of Lt. Charles "Bud" Whitaker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Whitaker, Lt. Charles "Bud"; Article on back of photo; "Bud Whitaker Bomber Pilot; Lt. Charles "Bud" Whitaker, former photo-engraver at The Herald and Review, received his commission and bomber pilot's wings in ceremonies…

Photo of Lt. Charles A. Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Lt. Charles A., Article on back of photo: "Lieut. Charles A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Roy Miller, 1960 North Walnut Grove, recently completed his officer training at Grinnell, Iowa, and was home on leave. He…

Photo of Lt. Charles Copenbarger in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Copenbarger, Charles Lt., 10/10/1943. Article on back: "Lieut. Charles Copenbarger, Blue Mound; Foster Field, Victoria, Texas."

Photo of Lt. Charles L. Ritchie in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Ritchie, Lt. Charles L., Article on back of photo; "Lt. Charles Ritchie, Charles L. Ritchie, son of Mrs. Blanche Mildred Ritchie, 1942 East Cantrell street, was recently graduated from the army air forces navigation school…