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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Pvt. James Dougherty in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dougherty, Pvt. James, 2/11/1943. Article on back: "Pvt. James Dougherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dougherty, 1217 N. Warren St., has been home visiting his parents on furlough. Since joining the army in July, he…

Photo of Pvt. James F. Wilmeth in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wilmeth, Pvt. James F., Article on back of photo; "Wilmeth with Marines; Pvt. James F. Wilmeth, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Wilmeth of 920 West Decatur street, is with the marines at an undisclosed base following his…

Photo of Pvt. James Williams in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. James; accompanying photo; "Pvt. James Williams, wife, Ruth Anna Williams, R.F.D. #1, Decatur IL.."

Photo of Pvt. Jesse Junior Knotts in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Knotts, Pvt. Jesse Junior, Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Jesse Junior Knotts, son of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Knotts, 2037 East Locust street, returned to Patterson field, Dayton, Ohio, after spending a short furlough with…

Photo of Pvt. John Oakes in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Oakes, Pvt. John; Article on back of photo; "Oakes is Graduated; Pvt. John Oakes, son of Mrs. George R. Oakes and the late Mr. Oakes, 744 East Decatur street, has been graduated from a pre-meterology course at a technical…

Photo of Pvt. John P. Hinden in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hinden, Pvt. John P., Article on back of photo: "Pvt. John P. Hinden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John s. Hinden, 1500 West William street, has returned to Fort Sill, Okla, after spending a 14-day furlough with his wife and…

Photo of Pvt. Marvin M. Davis in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Davis, Pvt. Marvin, 3/8/1942. Article on back of photo: "Pvt. Marvin M. Davis, son of Mrs. Helene E. Davis of 1230 N. Edward St., has returned to Camp Forrest, Tenn., after a 15-day furlough here. Private Davis was…

Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle

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Herald and Review Library: Nirider, Pvt. Merle Smith; Written on back of photo; "Marine Corps Base, San Diego, Calif., August --1943. Private Merle Smith Nirider, 35, has just received the honor badge for efficiency at the Recruit Depot, Marine Corps…

Photo of Pvt. Merlin Stouffer in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stouffer, Pvt. Merlin; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Merlin Stouffer of Scott Field is spending a 20-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stouffer of 1345 East Sedgwick street. Private Stouffer is official…

Photo of Pvt. Paul H. Friend in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Friend, Paul H., 2/4/1943 unused. Pvt. Paul H. Friend, Casual Co. F.M.F.T.C. Camp Elliot, San Diego, Calif. He lived in Decatur, at 304 S. 22nd St."