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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of 2nd Lt. Melvin W. Knuth in flight uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Knuth, 2nd Lt. Melvin W., Article on back of photo; "Commissioned, Melvin W. Knuth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Knuth, 1352 East Olive street, has completed training as a bombardier and was recently awarded his wings and…

Photo of 2nd Lt. P. E. Cooley in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cooley, P. E., 2nd Lt., 1/23/1942. Article on back of photo: "P. E. Cooley, soil conservationist sparkplug of the city's Upper Sangamon Valley conservation service, will report for army duty at Chanute Field Monday.…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Paul G. Weingand in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Weingand, 2nd Lt. Paul G., Article on back of photo; "Weingand Commissioned, Paul G. Weingand, 25, nephew of Mrs. J. L. Kirbach, 246 East Leafland avenue, with whom he made his home, was graduated from the army air force…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Paul M. Frushour in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Frushour, Paul M., 5/8/1943. Article on back of photo: "P.M. Frushour Commissioned: Paul M. Frushour, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Frushour, 1657 North Water Street, is home visiting his parents and wife, the former…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Ralph R. Foster in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foster, 2nd Lt. Ralph R., 11/17/1943. Article on back of photo: "Ralph R. Foster, son of Maj. and Mrs. Ralph N. foster, 1536 West Riverview Ave., was graduated from San Angelo bombing school as a Second Lieutenant.…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Raymond K. Leonard in uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Leonard, 2nd Lt. Raymond K., Article on back of photo; "Leonard Commissioned, Raymond K. Leonard, son of Mrs. Kathryn D. Leonard, 1252 East Decatur street, has completed combat navigator's training at the army air force…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Raymond Paul Hoyt in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hoyt, 2nd Lt. Raymond Paul, Article on back of photo: "Hoyt Commissioned; Raymond Paul Hoyt, 32 North Sixteenth street, has completed advanced flying training at Mather Field, Calif., and was recently commissioned a second…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Richard W. Dewitt in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; DeWitt, 2nd Lt. Richard W., 10/22/1943. Article on back of photo: "Lieutenant DeWitt: Richard W. DeWitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. DeWitt, 648 W. Division St., has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Robert C. Fox in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fox, Robert C., 7/9/1944. Official U.S. AAF stamp under article. Article with photo on back: "Robert C. Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fox, Monticello, received his sliver wings as a pilot and was commissioned a…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Robert C. Fox in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fox, Lt. Robert C., 7/15/1944 unused."