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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Orville E. Alton in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Alton, 1st Lt. Orville E., 11/30/1943. Herald and Review photo by Martin J. Cooney, Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo: "First Lieut. Orville E. Alton has been named commanding officer of the Millikin university…
Photo of Orville P. Smets in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Smets, Orville P., Article on back of photo: "Three Decatur men were among a force of more than 1,000 Mid-westerners commissioned as second lieutenants in 11 simultaneous army air force graduation ceremonies last week. they…
Photo of Paul Coykendall in flight uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Coykenkall, Paul, 12/30/1943. Son of Mrs. Maude E. Coykendall, R. R. #1, Tuscola, IL."
Photo of Paul Duwane Gillespy in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Gillespy Honor Grad; Article on back of photo; "Paul Duwane Gillespy was graduated from recruit training at Great Lakes Naval training station as honor man of his company. He was selected as honor man by fellow bluejackets…
Photo of Paul E. Jeter in uniform with name and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Jeter, Paul E., Article on back of photo; "Paul E. Jeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Jeter, 1121 West Decatur street, also graduated from bomber pilot school at Pampa Field. His wife is the former Veatta M. Grace, 523 East…
Photo of Paul E. Wilson in flight suit in front of airplane
Herald and Review Library: Wilson, Paul E., Article on back of photo; "Paul E. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wilson, 976 North Monroe street, has returned to duty in the Pacific after spending a week with his parents. He has served in the navy…
Photo of Paul K. Gould in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Gould, Paul K., Article on back of photo; "Paul K. Gould, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gould, 535 south Twenty-second Place, recently spent a furlough here after completing a course in advanced aviation in Chicago. before…
Photo of Perle O. Jones in uniform with helmet life jacket
Herald and Review Library: Jones, Perle O.; Article on back of photo; Coast Guardsman Perle O. Jones, chief radioman, Decatur, is serving aboard a coast guard manned ship now operating in European waters. Jones' vessel participated in the initial…
Photo of Petty Officer 3rd Class Russell Graham in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Graham, Russell Reeter; Article on back of photo; "Russell Graham, Russell Graham, petty officer 3rd class, recently spent a ..-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs .R. s. Graham, 2145 East Prairie avenue. He received…
Photo of Pfc. Charles O. Dickson in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dickson, Pvt. Charles O., 2/23/1944. Article on back of photo: "Mt. Zion Youth Cited as Hero, for unusual bravery while under sniper fire on Guadalcanal Island, Pvt. Charles O. Dickson, Mt. Zion, has been recommended…