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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Pvt. Beverly Meyers in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Meyers, Pvt. Beverly; Article on back of photo; "Meyers to Crowder; Pvt. Beverly Meyers, 248 North Main street, was a member of a women's army corps unit which recently left Fort Des Moines, Iowa, WAC training center for…

Photo of Lt. Charles A. Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Lt. Charles A., Article on back of photo: "Lieut. Charles A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Roy Miller, 1960 North Walnut Grove, recently completed his officer training at Grinnell, Iowa, and was home on leave. He…

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…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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…