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Photo of Pvt. Paul I. Gebhart in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Gebhart, Pvt. Paul I.; Article on back of photo; " Gebhart Rifle Expert, Pvt. Paul I. Gebhartt, 1020 North Union Street, recently qualified as 'expert' on the rifle, had one of the highest scores in his company. Private…
Tags: Armored, Army, Decatur IL., Rifle Expert, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Ralph D. DeWolfe in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; DeWolfe, Pvt. Ralph D., 1/2/1942. Camera Art Studio. Article on back "Pvt. Ralph DeWolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs .W. R. DeWolfe of 1537 N. Edward St, has returned to Fort Riley, Kansas, after spending a 15-day furlough…
Tags: Army, Cavalry, Decatur IL, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Richard C. Fidler in uniform. Photo attached to press release form
WWII - No. 1549 34. Press Release: This picture is submitted for your News Photo filesw by courtesy of Commanding Officer of Public Relations: Caption: Rank - Pvt., Name in Full - Richard C. Fidler, Parents or nearest relative Mrs. Richard C. Fidler,…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Robert L. McDaniel in uniform
Herald and Review Library: McDaniel, Pvt. Robert L., Article on back of photo; "In North Africa, Pvt. Robert L. McDaniel, son of the late Mrs. Irene McDaniel and husband of the former Sylvia Smith, has arrived safely in North Africa, according to…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., North Africa, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Roy J. Leach in uniform standing at ease in front of barracks
Herald and Review Library: Leach, Pvt. Roy J., Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Roy J. Leach, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leach of Blue Mound, has cabled his parents that he was safe at Schofield Barracks, where he is stationed near Honolulu. …
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Honolulu, Schofield Barracks, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Roy Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. Roy; Article on back of photo; "Roy Williams Home, Pvt. Roy Williams, Decatur high school basketball and football star in 1942-1943 will return Friday to the army transportation corps at New Orleans following…
Tags: Army, Army Transportation Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
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…
Tags: Air Corps, Chanute Field, Decatur IL., Plane Mechanic, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, Jr. in uniform holding camera
Herald and Review Library; Hanks, Pvt. Virgil M., Jr. Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, Jr.; Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, son of Mrs. Marie Hanks, 425 West Eldorado street, was recently appointed a public relations staff photographer at the…
Photo of Pvt. Walter G. Zilz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Zilz, Pvt. Walter G.; Article on back of photo; "Zilz in Maryland; Pvt. Walter G. Zilz, son of Mrs. Augusta Zilz, 1511 North Illinois street, has finished his basic training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and is now stationed at…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Willard L. Shaw in civilian clothes
Herald and Review Library: Shaw, Pvt. Willard L., written on back of photo; "son of Mrs. Emil Koch, 3806 Waverly ave. flight e, air corp, 346 TSS, Jefferson Barracks, Mo."
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII