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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of William H. Davern in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Davern, William H., 9/18/1945. Article on back of photo: "William Davern: William H. Davern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard D. Davern, 1644 N. Edward St. has been awarded his silver pilot's wings and appointed a flight…
Photo of William G. McDaniel in flight uniform with aerial gun
Herald and Review Library: McDaniel, William G., Article on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, July 1943. City: Decatur, IL., Name: AV/C Wm. G. McDaniel, son of Mr. & Mrs. G. J. McDaniel; Parents address;…
Photo of William G. McDaniel in bomber jacket with name plate
Herald and Review Library: McDaniel, William G., written on back of photo; "Aerial gunner received wings at Harlington, Texas, Army Air Field, July, 1943. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. McDaniel, Decatur."
Photo of William Franklin Wikoff in uniform with name and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Wikoff, William Franklin; Article on back of photo; "Wikoff Graduates; William Franklin Wikoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Widoff, Maroa, received his silver pilot's wings and was graduated as a flight officer at the…
Photo of William Filmore Reel in flight jacket, helmet and goggles with name and date
Herald and Review Library; Reel, Ensign William Filmore; Article on back of photo; "William Filmore Reel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Reel, 427 Longview Place, recently graduated from the naval air training base at Corpus Christi, Texas, and was…
Photo of William E. McElvain in uniform
Herald and Review Library: McElvain, William E., Article on back of photo; "Coastguardsman McElvain Here; William E. McElvain, seaman first class in the coast guard and former news editor for WSOY, is on leave here. He is accompanied by his wife, the…
Photo of William D. Kirby in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Kirby, William D., Article on back of photo; "City Street Commissioner and Mrs. Lyle Kirby's two sons, William D. and Forrest, now are in New Guinea, living in the same tent, previously having been together through more…
Photo of William C. Dixon in flight suit with name and number card
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dixon, William C., 7/13/1944. Article on back of photo: "Ends Gunner Course: Pfc. William C. Dixon, son of Mrs. Fay Dixon, rural route 5, has graduated from the aerial gunners school at Harlingen army airfield,…
Photo of William A. Snider in uniform
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 William A. Hammer in uniform smoking pipe
Herald and Review Library; Hammer, Wm. A. in uniform. Article on back of photo; "William A. Hammer of 1529 West Wood street, is stationed at Fort Monmouth, Red Bank, N. J. A member of company C, 4th Battalion, a Signal Corps unit, he is in camp 40…