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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of 2nd Lt. Charles P. Lehman in flight uniform
Herald and Review Library: Lehman, 2nd Lt. Charles P., Article on back of photo; "Charles P. Lehman, son of Mr. and Mrs .Owen Lehman, 1450 East Olive street, also graduated today from Midland school with a second lieutenant's commission and has been…
Photo of George (left) and Russell Leffler in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Leffler, George (left) and Russell (right); Article on back of photo; "George, left, and Russell Leffler, sons of Mrs. E. J. Weeks, 825 North Water street, sent furloughs from armed forces in Decatur together recently.…
Photo of Sgt. Robert E. Leek and Sgt. Hamish Murray in front of Army Ambulance
Herald and Review Library; Leek, Robert E.; Article on back of photo; "A Ninth Air Force Thunderbolt Base, Sergeant Robert E. Leek, route 2, Decatur, IL. fighter plane mechanic with a Thunderbolt unit of the Ninth Fighter Command, takes time out for…
Photo of Pvt. Roy J. Leach in uniform standing at ease in front of barracks
Herald and Review Library: Leach, Pvt. Roy J., Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Roy J. Leach, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leach of Blue Mound, has cabled his parents that he was safe at Schofield Barracks, where he is stationed near Honolulu. …
Photo of Fred Leach in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Leach, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Leach knows whereof he speaks. He saw those marines fight and die in the hell of Iwo Jima, and he shipped back to the States with those who were sent back for hospitalization.…
Photo of Everett N. Leach in uniform
Herald and Review Library; Leach, Everett N., Article on back of photo; "Everett N. Leach, son of Mrs. May K. Leach, 440 South Twenty-second street, has returned to duty at his navy base in Alameda, Calif., after a 15-day furlough. Mr. Leach, who has…
Photo of Elmer Layette in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Layette, Elmer; Article on back of photo; "Decatur Sailor tells Russian Convoy Battle; A Decatur sailor with an Atlantic battle story to tell is third Class Petty Officer Elmer Layette, who used to hustle luggage at the St.…
Photo of Staff Sgt. Charles W. Lawrence in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Lawrence, S/Sgt. Charles W., son of C. W. Lawrence, 345 S. Webster, Decatur, IL.
Photo of Lt. Stewart R. Lauer in flight uniform standing in front of airplane
Herald and Review Library: Lauer, Lt. Stewart R., Information on back of photo; "Marine Pilot---First Lieutenant Stewart R. Lauer, 25, of 844 West Waggoner street, Decatur, IL., pilot of a Mitchell Bomber. Lt. Lauer received severe head wounds from…
Photo of Pfc. Loren E. Lanter in uniform in front of hotel Nice France
Herald and Review Library: Lanter, Pfc. Loren E., on back of photo; "Pfc. Loren E. Lanter, Co. G, 15th Infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, of Decatur, Illinois, takes time out to relax for a moment during recent visit to the U. S. Riviera…