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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Lt. Charles L. Ritchie in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Ritchie, Lt. Charles L., Article on back of photo; "Lt. Charles Ritchie, Charles L. Ritchie, son of Mrs. Blanche Mildred Ritchie, 1942 East Cantrell street, was recently graduated from the army air forces navigation school…

Photo of T-4 Everett F. Roarick, in uniform with Lt. Gen. Robert c. Richardson, Jr. receiving the Bronze Star

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Herald and Review Library: Roarick, Sgt. Everett F., Article on back of photo; "T-4 Everett F. Roarick, 1635 North Edward street, Decatur, receives congratulations from Lieut. Gen. Robert c. Richardson, Jr., following presentation of the Bronze Star…

Photo of Darrell D. Roberts in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roberts, Darrell D., husband of Mrs. Charlene Roberts, 637 W. Leafland, Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo; "Corporal Darrell Roberts, winner of a $50.00 War Bond for his help on Food Conservation and awarded…

Photo of Donald E. Robinson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Donald E., Article on back of photo; "Donald Robinson, Donald E. Robinson, pharmacist's mate second class, is spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jett Robinson of 2000 Roosevelt avenue, after…

Photo of Sgt. Jacob Philip Robinson in uniform receiving Bronze Star from Col. George Van Orden

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Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Sgt. Jacob Philip; Article on back of photo; "A veteran of three Pacific campaigns--Guadacanal, Tarawa and Saipan--Marine Platoon Sgt. Jacob Philip Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Robinson, 2080 North…

Photo of Wilbur Van Robinson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Wilbur Van; Article on back of photo; "Robins Gets Honors; Wilbur Van Robinson has graduated from recruit training with the highest honors in his company at the U.S. Naval training station, Great Lakes. A former…

Photo of Dale Roderick in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roberick, Dale; Article on back of photo; "Dale Roderick of Decatur arrived at Neah Bay, Wash. Recently he was home on a furlough visit with his wife and son who live at 1928 North Walnut Grove.

Photo of Leonard Roderick in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roderick, Leonard; Article on back of photo; "Roderick Returns; Leonard Roderick, machinist's mate second class, has been on leave here with his wife,2062 Charles street, and their three children, Leonard, Carolyn Jean and…

Photo of S/Sgt. Robert K. Rohman in fatigues

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Herald and Review Library: Rohman, Robert K., Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. Robert K. Rohman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rohman, 1421 East Wood street, has been awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action while on a bombing mission over…

Photo of Pvt. Carl A. Roney in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roney, Pvt. Carl A., Article on back of photo; "Roney Visits Here; Pvt. Carl A. Roney is spending a leave with his wife, 114 Longview place, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Roney, 1338 East Wood street. Private Roney of…