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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing on Courthouse Steps.
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees; Article on back of photo: "These men have been sent by the Macon county rural draft board to an induction center for final physical examinations and possible acceptance in the armed…
Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing on Courthouse Steps.
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees; Article on back of photo: "These men also have been sent to the induction center by the rural board. Left to right, they are: First Row: Lloyd Elliott, Luther Jefferson Wiles, Clifford…
Photo of Pvt. Glen C. Duncan in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Duncan, Pvt. Glen C., 3/17/1944. Article on back of photo: "Duncan in England: Pvt. Glen C. Duncan has arrived in England, according to word received by his wife who lives at 1959 N. Main Street. Before entering the…
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 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 Fred Hayes in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hayes, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Hays, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Hays of 2116 North Church Street, recently was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U. S. Army Air corps. Sergeant Hays, who enlisted…
Photo of Robert Smith in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Smith, Robert, son of Orville Smith, Decatur, IL.
Photo of Lieut. James Leonard Walker in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Walker, Lieut. James Leonard; Article on back of photo; "Lieut. James Leonard Walker of the U. S. Marine Corps received his wings and was commissioned July 6 at Pensacola, Fla. After six weeks of navigation school at…
Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Conroy
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 Pvt. Verne Christoff in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Christoff, Verne Pvt. 5/1/1942. Herald and Review photo. Article attached to phot: "Pvt. Verne Christoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Christoff of 455 S. 16th St. has arrived safely in Australia, according to word…