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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Mil Walston in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walson, Mil; photo unused by newspaper

Photo of Milton C. Green in flight uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Green, Milton C. Article on back of photo: "Milton C. Green, brother of J. R. Green, 865 West Waggoner street, has just completed the army's primary flight training course at Thunderbird Field, Glendale, Ariz. He…

Photo of Morris Loeb in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Loeb, Morris; Article on back of photo; "Morris Loeb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Loeb, 702 East Eldorado street, who enlisted in the United states army air corps in August is in radio mechanical school at Madison, Wisc., He…

Photo of Motor Machinist 2nd Class Robert Elam in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Elam, 2nd Class Robert, 5/7/1943. Article on back of photo: "Elam Home: Robert Elam, motor machinist second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Elam, 1266 Dickinson Ave, is home visiting his parents while on…

Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Conroy

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Conroy, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel E., 6/4/1944. Article on back of photo: "Staff Sgt. Samuel E. Conroy and his bride of three weeks, the former Velma Hefner, are visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Conroy, 1185 W.…

Photo of Mrs. James Redmon Weilepp, in uniform sitting in a chair

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Herald and Review Library: Weilepp, Mrs. James Redmon; Article on back of photo; "Mrs. James Redmon Weilepp, a sergeant in the WAC, in army air force radio communications, and Lieutenant Weilepp, who is pilot on a bomber, both at a New Mexico field,…

Photo of Mrs. Paul E. (Daniels) March in uniform standing in front of map of North America

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Herald and Review Library: Daniels, Seaman 1st Class Lois Daniels (Mrs. Paul March); Article on back of photo; "Decatur WAVE Is Link Operator, Seaman First Class Lois Daniels is home on leave until next Friday with her mother, Mrs. D. A. Armstrong,…

Photo of Nathan Bourne Hayes sitting cockpit of plane

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Herald and Review Library: Hayes, Nathan Bourne, 8/6/1939, sitting in cockpit of airplane, Randolph Field, Texas.

Photo of Norma Jean Walton in uniform showing a display of cloud formations

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Herald and Review Library: Walton, Norma Jean; Article on back of photo; "Cloud formations displayed at the U. S. Naval training School, Hunter college, New York city, interest WAVE apprentice seaman Norma jean Walton, daughter of Mrs. Fedora Walton,…

Photo of Okla Moulton in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Moulton, Okla Mrs.; "Article on back of photo; "Mrs. Okla Moulton, daughter of Mrs. Blanch Parker, 2026 North Edward street, has completed training as a mess sergeant. She will return to Des Moines after spending a five-day…