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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Homer T. Hill, Jr. wearing bomber jacket standing in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Hill, S/Sgt Home T., Jr.; Article on back of photo; "Staff Sergeant Home T. Hill, Jr., son of Mrs. Myrtle Hill of Decatur, Illinois photographed at an Italian Air Base beside the Liberator bomber in which he flew his…

Photo of George W. Hill receiving Bronze Star with other soldiers in photo

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Herald and Review Library: Hill, Sgt. George W.; Article on back of photo; "With 33rd Division on Luzon, For meritorious performance of duty in military operations against the Japs, Sergeant George W. Hill, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Hill of 320 E.…

Photo of Edgar D. Hill in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hill, Edgar D., "Article on back of photo; "Coast Gurardman Edgar D. Hill, Chief gunner's Mate of Route #2, Decatur, IL., is looking forward to a reunion with his wife, Alberta, follwing 23 months combat duty at sea. He…

Photo of Cpl. Stanley High

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Herald and Review Library: High, Cpl. Stanley in work uniform

Photo of Raymond High in navy uniform

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Herald and Review Library: High, Raymond L.; Article on back of photo; "Mr. and Mrs. L. D. High, 927 East William street have two sons in the navy. Raymond L. is a fireman second class, in school at Navy Pier in Chicago. He entered service in…

Photo of Ralph High in navy uniform

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Herald and Review Library: High, Ralph, Coxswain's mate 3rd class; Article on back of photo; "Ralph is a coxswain's mate third class, now at San Bruno, Calif, awaiting assignment overseas. he was trained at Great Lakes having entered service in…

Photo of 1st Lt. Louis E. Higgins in flight uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Higgins, 1st Lt. Louis E., Article on back of photo: "Already a veteran of sixteen months overseas service in the Southwest Pacific area with the 5th A.A.F., and holder of the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster, and Purple…

Photo of Charles L. Hickman in uniform with sign Luke Field 42H 234

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Herald and Review Library: Hickman, Charles L., Article on back of photo; "Charles L. Hickman, son of Charles W. Hickman, ruraql route 2, has completed the advanced flying school training at Luke Field, Phoenix, Ariz., and received his rating as a…

Photo of Sgt.Charles I. Hickman in uniform in front of a building

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Herald and Review Library: Hickman, Sgt. Charles I., Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. Charles I. Hickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Hickman, 355 South Twentieth street, has just re-enlisted in the army after completing a three-year hitch.…

Photo of Charles Irvin Hickman in cockpit of airplane with name on the side

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Herald and Review Library: Hickman, Charles Irvin; Article on back of photo; "Charles Irvin Hickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Hickman, 1476 East Johns avenue, has been graduated from the army air force advanced flying school at Stockton Field,…