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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Donald E. Robinson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Donald E., Article on back of photo; "Donald Robinson, Donald E. Robinson, pharmacist's mate second class, is spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jett Robinson of 2000 Roosevelt avenue, after…

Photo of Pvt. Carl A. Roney in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roney, Pvt. Carl A., Article on back of photo; "Roney Visits Here; Pvt. Carl A. Roney is spending a leave with his wife, 114 Longview place, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Roney, 1338 East Wood street. Private Roney of…

Photo of Richard L. Roth in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roth, Richard L., Article on back of photo; "Roth to Attend Short Course; Visits Decatur before Joining Naval School; Richard L. Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Roth, 135 South Glencoe avenue, is in Decatur for a short…

Photo of William Roth in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roth, William; Article on back of photo; "William Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Roth, 135 South Glencoe avenue, has been promoted to corporal of C company at Kemper Military School, Boonville, Mo., where he is a…

Photo of Kermit Rudolf in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Rudolf, Kermit; Article on back of photo; "Kermit Rudolf, former Herald Reporter who received his commission last week in the officers' candidate school at Miami Beach, Fla., visited in Decatur the past few days. He will…

Photo of Verle H. Rusk in uniform with name and date

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Herald and Review Library: Rusk, Verle H. aviation cadet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer W. Rusk of 235 S. 20th St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Edgar L. Sarver in uniform with name, location and class

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Herald and Review Library: Sarver, Edgar Lyle; Article on back of photo; "Sarver Commissioned; Edgar L. Sarver, son of Charles E. Sarver, 1746 East Locust street, has won his navy wings and has been commissioned an ensign at the naval air training…

Photo of 1st Lt. Jack Scharnberg in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Scharnberg, 1st Lt. Jack; Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Jack Scharnberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scharnberg, 260 South College street, is home this week on a furlough from Camp Edwards, Mass., where he is…

Photo of Lt. Enid Schaub in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Schaub, Lt. Enid; Article on back of photo; "Things are different here in the States, Second Lieut Enid Schaub found recently upon her return to Decatur after serving six months with the army medical staff at the army…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Walter Schlie in uniform wearing head phones and name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Schlie, Lt. Walter; Article on back of photo; "Lieut. Walter Schlie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Schlie of 236 East Center street, has received his wings as an air force navigator and been commissioned as an air corps…