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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Lt. Wilmer Lamar in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Lamar, Lieut. Wilmer, Article on back of photo; "The Germans have the same advantages in Italy as they had in North Africa except that the Allies now have actual combat experience that they lacked before, says Lieut.…

Photo of Cpl. Herbert S. Landholt in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Landholt, Cpl. Herbert S., Article on back of photo; "Cpl. Landholt Iwo Casualty, Cpl. Herbert S. Landholt, a marine paratrooper, was wounded in action on Iwo Jima, March 2, according to a message received from the Navy…

Photo of Pfc. Loren E. Lanter in uniform in front of hotel Nice France

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Herald and Review Library: Lanter, Pfc. Loren E., on back of photo; "Pfc. Loren E. Lanter, Co. G, 15th Infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, of Decatur, Illinois, takes time out to relax for a moment during recent visit to the U. S. Riviera…

Photo of Lt. Stewart R. Lauer in flight uniform standing in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Lauer, Lt. Stewart R., Information on back of photo; "Marine Pilot---First Lieutenant Stewart R. Lauer, 25, of 844 West Waggoner street, Decatur, IL., pilot of a Mitchell Bomber. Lt. Lauer received severe head wounds from…

Photo of Staff Sgt. Charles W. Lawrence in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Lawrence, S/Sgt. Charles W., son of C. W. Lawrence, 345 S. Webster, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Elmer Layette in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Layette, Elmer; Article on back of photo; "Decatur Sailor tells Russian Convoy Battle; A Decatur sailor with an Atlantic battle story to tell is third Class Petty Officer Elmer Layette, who used to hustle luggage at the St.…

Photo of Everett N. Leach in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Leach, Everett N., Article on back of photo; "Everett N. Leach, son of Mrs. May K. Leach, 440 South Twenty-second street, has returned to duty at his navy base in Alameda, Calif., after a 15-day furlough. Mr. Leach, who has…

Photo of Fred Leach in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Leach, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Leach knows whereof he speaks. He saw those marines fight and die in the hell of Iwo Jima, and he shipped back to the States with those who were sent back for hospitalization.…

Photo of Pvt. Roy J. Leach in uniform standing at ease in front of barracks

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Herald and Review Library: Leach, Pvt. Roy J., Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Roy J. Leach, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leach of Blue Mound, has cabled his parents that he was safe at Schofield Barracks, where he is stationed near Honolulu. …

Photo of Sgt. Robert E. Leek and Sgt. Hamish Murray in front of Army Ambulance

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Herald and Review Library; Leek, Robert E.; Article on back of photo; "A Ninth Air Force Thunderbolt Base, Sergeant Robert E. Leek, route 2, Decatur, IL. fighter plane mechanic with a Thunderbolt unit of the Ninth Fighter Command, takes time out for…