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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of 2nd. Lt. Robert B. Wilcox in flight uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Wilcox, 2nd Lt. Robert B., Article on back of photo; "At Salt Lake City; Second Lieut. Robert B. Wilcox has reported to Salt Lake City, Utah, after spending a 10-day furlough with parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wilcox in Blue…

Photo of Lt. G. R. Wilhelm in flight uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Wilhelm, Lt. G. R., Article on back of photo; "Lieut. G. R. Wilhelm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilhelm, will graduate next week from the advanced army air training school at Blackland Field, Tex. he is one of four sons of Mr.…

Photo of Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wilkey, Pvt. Carter Harold; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Wilkey of Maroa, is ill in the army's Dashon general hospital at Camp Shenango, Pa., where he was transferred from…

Photo of Billy V. Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Billy V., Article on back of photo; "Billy V. Williams, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, 1103 East Condit street, and Robert Holmes, 18, (not pictured) son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holmes, 3856 East…

Photo of Ivan Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Ivan; Article on back of photo; "Williams in India; Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Williams, 1721 North Church street have been notified that their son, Pvt. Ivan Williams, has arrived safely in India. He entered service in…

Photo of Marlyn E. Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Marlyn E.; Article on back of photo; "Williams Returns, Marlyn E. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, 685 West Cushing avenue, has returned to officer training school operated by the navy at Terre Haute,…

Photo of Pvt. Roy Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. Roy; Article on back of photo; "Roy Williams Home, Pvt. Roy Williams, Decatur high school basketball and football star in 1942-1943 will return Friday to the army transportation corps at New Orleans following…

Photo of Pfc. Dean Williamson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williamson, Pfc. Dean; Article on back of photo; "Pfc. Dean Williamson, metalsmith with the marine air corps, is spending a 15-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Williamson, 1337 East Grand avenue. Private…

Photo of Emmett Williamson hold shield listing names of men who worked at Williamson Service Station that entered the armed forces

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Herald and Review Library: Williamson, Emmett, Article with photo; "This photograph, which ran in the Decatur newspaper on June 7, 1942, features Emmett Williamson of Williamson Service Station. Williamson, the owner of the station, was the seventh…

Photo of Lowell Williamson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williamson, Ensign Lowell; Article on back of photo; "Lowell Williamson, son of Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Williamson, 228 North Woodlawn avenue, has returned to Decatur from Pensacola, Fla., after completing nine months of…