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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of John Joseph "Jack" Molloy (right) with Ensign John J. O'Brien in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Molloy, John Joseph "Jack"; Article on back of photo; "John Joseph 'Jack' Molloy, aviation radioman third class, right, son of Mrs. J. E. Mollloy, 1276 East Orchard street, and Ensign John J. O'Brien, navy Helldiver pilot,…

Photo of Walter William Molash in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Molash, Walter William; Article on back of photo; "Walter William Molash, aviation machinist's mate first class has returned to Almeda, Calif, after spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs . W. W. Molash, 940…

Photo of Pfc. Melvin F. Mize in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Mize, Pfc. Melvin F., Article on back of photo; "Private First Class Melvin F. Mize, 27, a former, Decatur, Illinois, truck driver, has been returned to this country for treatment of wounds received in the fighting on…

Photo of Sgt. James E. Mitchell receiving Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson

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Herald and Review Library: Mitchell, Sgt. James E., Article on back of photo; "Master Sgt. James E. Mitchell, husband of Mrs. Mary Reed Mitchell, 1013 East Eldorado street, receives the Bronze star medal from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson, commanding…

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 Cpl. Herbert E. Milligan in uniform wearing headset

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Herald and Review Library: Milligan, Cpl. Herbert E., Article on back of photo; "At an Air foce Service Command station in England 'talking 'em down' is Corp. Herbert E. Milligan, a radio telephone operator in the control tower at the air depot. He…

Photo of Sgt. James F. Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Sgt. James F., Article on back of photo; "Awarded Badge; Sgt. James F. Miller, son of Mrs. Grace O. Miller of 1243 East Orchard street, recently was awarded the Combat Infantryman's badge for his performance of duty…

Photo of Pvt. George W. Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Pvt. George W., Article on back of photo; "Private George W. Miller, son of Mrs. Alice

Photo of Cpl. Eugene Miller (right) in uniform with another man

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Cpl. Eugene; Article on back of photo; "Cpl. Eugene Miller Back Home, Released by Russians, by Joyce Thompson of the Review Staff; Cigarettes-real American cigarettes the best in the world-meant good treatment and…

Photo of Corp. Dale Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Corp. Dale; Article on back of photo; "Corp. Dale Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Maroa, has been spending a 30-day furlough with his parents. He has been in the Walter Reed hospital, Washing, D. C., since…