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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Pfc. William W. Hambrecht in uniform receiving the Purple Heart
Herald and Review Library: Hambrecht, Pfc. William W.; Article on back of photo; "Pfc. William W. Hambrecht, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hambrecht of Forsyth, was presented the Purple Heart last week at the naval hospital in Great Lakes by Capt.…
Photo of Phillip W. South in uniform
Herald and Review Library: South, Phillip W., Article on back of photo; "Phillip South; Phillip W. South, seaman second class, has returned to Great Lakes after spending a nine-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. South, 1119 East William…
Photo of Pvt. Alice C. Willis in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Willis, Pvt. Alice C., Article on back of photo; "Willis in Georgia; Pvt. Alice C. Willis of the WACS is receiving her basic training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Private Willis was employed in the personnel office of the…
Photo of Pvt. Beverly Meyers in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Meyers, Pvt. Beverly; Article on back of photo; "Meyers to Crowder; Pvt. Beverly Meyers, 248 North Main street, was a member of a women's army corps unit which recently left Fort Des Moines, Iowa, WAC training center for…
Photo of Pvt. Bill Justice in uniform wearing helmet
Herald and Review Library: Justice, Pvt. Bill; Decatur Boy, employed Greenwood Ave. florists.
Photo of Pvt. C. W. Grant in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Grant, C. W., Article on back of photo; Pvt. C. W. Grant who is stationed in the armored division at Camp Campbell, Ky., recently spent a 15-day furlough here with his mother, Mrs. Emma Grant of 1426 North Illinois street,…
Photo of Pvt. Carl A. Roney in uniform
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…
Photo of Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wilkey, Pvt. Carter Harold; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Wilkey of Maroa, is ill in the army's Dashon general hospital at Camp Shenango, Pa., where he was transferred from…
Photo of Pvt. Charles Parker in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Parker, Pvt. Charles; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Charles Parker, of the U.S. army infantry, is home on convalescent furlough after two years in Iceland and four months service in England. He carries a small piece of…
Photo of Pvt. Charles R. Finley in unform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Finley, Charles R., 4/12/1944. Article on back: "Pvt. Charles R. Finley, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis W. Finley, 971 W. Packard has been reported missing in action in Italy since Feb. 19, according to word received…