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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Sgt. Warren G. Owens in uniform
Herald and Review Library; Owens, Sgt. Warren G., Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Warren G. Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie M. Owens, of Maroa, has returned to his station at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas, after a mid March furlough spent at…
Photo of Sgt. Earl E. Oswald in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Oswald, Sgt. Earl E., Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Earl e. Oswald, who was wounded twice and kept on fighting in the Tunisian campaign, is home on furlough from North Africa and Sicily. He and his pretty North Carolina…
Photo of Cpl. Relis Oldfield in uniform with name tag and serial number
Herald and Review Library; Oldfield, Cpl. Relis; Article on back of photo; "Oldfield Gunnery Grad; Cpl. Relis Oldfield, whose wife lives at 1300 North Woodland avenue, has been graduated from army air forces flexible gunnery school, Laredo Field,…
Photo of Lt. (JG) William J. O'Heren in uniform standing on ship with water in the background
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 Pvt. John Oakes in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Oakes, Pvt. John; Article on back of photo; "Oakes is Graduated; Pvt. John Oakes, son of Mrs. George R. Oakes and the late Mr. Oakes, 744 East Decatur street, has been graduated from a pre-meterology course at a technical…
Photo of 2nd Lt. Charles O. Norris in uniform with name and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Norris, 2nd Lt. Charles O., Article on back of photo; "Charles O. Norris, 119 North Monroe street, commissioned at Frederick Field, Okla."
Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle
Herald and Review Library: Nirider, Pvt. Merle Smith; Written on back of photo; "Marine Corps Base, San Diego, Calif., August --1943. Private Merle Smith Nirider, 35, has just received the honor badge for efficiency at the Recruit Depot, Marine Corps…
Photo of Frank E. Nichols in uniform sitting on lawn
Herald and Review Library: Nichols, Frank E.; Article on back of photo; "Nichols in Washington; Frank E. Nichols, gunners mate third class, recently spent a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichols, 1518 North Morgan street. He had…
Photo of Maj. Howard A. Nicholls in uniform sitting in cockpit of airplane
Herald and Review Library: Nicholls, Maj. Howard A.; Article on back of photo; "With the Colors, H. A. Nicholls Is Now Major; Howard A. Nicholls, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Nicholls, of rural route 3, Decatur, has been promoted to the rank of major.…
Photo of Pfc. Edgar E. Nicholls in uniform sitting a a desk
Herald and Review Library: Nicholls, Pfc. Edgar E., Article on back of photo; "Hero Has Four Fingers Left, Nicholls not Worrying About the Other Six; It's something like getting acquainted with a new friend, but Pfc. Edgar E. Nicholls of Decatur is…