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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of 2nd Lt. George Fox, Jr. hanging out of window of a plane.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; George Fox, Jr., 5/10/1945. Caption: "With Headquarters 12th AAF in Italy--2nd Lt. George W. Fox, Jr., whose wife lives at 1311 N. Church St., Decatur, IL. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fox, 79 Sherman Ave.,…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Glenn T. White in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: White, 2nd Lt. Glenn T.; Article on back of photo' "Glenn t. White, son of Mrs. Bertha White, of Argenta, has arrived safely in Hawaii, according to word received in Argenta. Glenn recently graduated from officers' training…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Guy C. Hawkins, in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Hawkins, 2nd Lt. Guy Curtiss, Article on back of photo; Guy C. Hawkins, son of G. c. Hawkins, 1081 West Macon street, recently completed the army air force advanced flying training at Luke Field., Phoenix, Ariz., and was…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Harold H. Van Rheeden in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Van Rheeden, 2nd Lt. Harold H., Article on back of photo; "Harold H. Van Rheeden, 1336 East Eldorado street, Decatur, Foster Field, Victoria, Texas."

Photo of 2nd Lt. John A. Murphy in uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Murphy, 2nd Lt. John A., Article on back of photo; "John A. Murphy, son of Mrs. Florence Murphy of 335 North Summit avenue, has completed training at Williams Field, Chandler, Ariz., and has been commissioned second…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Judd Everett Gustin in flight uniform in front of propellor

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Gustin, 2nd Lt. Judd Everett in flight uniform

Photo of 2nd Lt. Karl W. Huckaby, Jr. in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Huckaby Jr., 2nd Lt. Karl W. commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in Army Air Force, Pampa Field, Texas. Karl W. Huckaby, Jr., 1024 West Macon street, Decatur, IL.

Photo of 2nd Lt. Kenneth Hocker Stickel in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stickel, 2nd Lt. Kenneth H.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Stickel of Elwin, IL.

Photo of 2nd Lt. Martin J. Hill in uniform with name

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Herald and Review Library: Hill, 2nd Lt. Martin J. Article on back of photo; Martin J. Hill, formerly of 749 West King 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…