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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of William G. McDaniel in bomber jacket with name plate

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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 Pvt. Robert L. McDaniel in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: McDaniel, Pvt. Robert L., Article on back of photo; "In North Africa, Pvt. Robert L. McDaniel, son of the late Mrs. Irene McDaniel and husband of the former Sylvia Smith, has arrived safely in North Africa, according to…

Photo of 1st Lt. Robert D. Mcclure in cockpit of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Mcclure, 1st Lt. Robert D., Article on back of photo; "McClure Has 50 Missions; First Lieut. Robert D. McClure, whose wife Ardell J. lives at 2700 East William street, and who is a 23 year-old pilot of a B-17 Flying…

Photo of Cpl. bill McClimans, in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: McClimans, Cpl. Bill, Article on back of photo is his obit: "Cpl. Bill McClimans, son of Mr. and Mrs. U. F. McClimans, 1227 West Decatur street, died in Bremerhaven, Germany, Sept. 22, according to a telegram from the War…

Photo of James D. Mayberry in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Mayberry, James D., Article on back of photo; "James D. Mayberry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mayberry, 1575 North University avenue enlised in the navy on .....27, and is entering a radio technician specialists school,…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Robert J. Maxwell in uniform with name tag and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Maxwell, 2nd Lt. Robert J.; Article on back of photo; "Robert J. Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rane W. Maxwell, 1545 North Main street, Frederick, Okla."

Photo of 2nd Lt. Melvin R. Matthew in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Matthew, 2nd Lt. Melvin R., Article on back of photo; "Melvin R. Matthew, son of the late county treasurer W. O. Matthew and Mrs. Matthew, Blue Mound, was recently commissioned a second lieutenant in the army. He formerly…

Photo of Lt. Velera Matson in uniform seated in chair

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Herald and Review Library: Matson, Lt. Velera; Article on back of photo; "Lieut. Velera Matson, Army nurse, is home from Africa. she arrived on the A..idia Jan. 5, after four months of nursing duty in the hospital tents over there. On Wednesday…

Photo of Robert E. Matteson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Matteson, Robert E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Matteson, 524 W. Macon street, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Donald E. Mathias in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Mathias, Donald E., Article on back of photo; by-line Martha Williams of H&R Staff; "Donald E. Mathias, fireman first class, of Bethany, is home with the story of bravery and coolness displayed by the crew of the aircraft…