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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Pvt. William G. Vest in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Vest, Pvt. William G., Article on back of photo; "Back to Aberdeen; Pvt. William G. Vest is returning Saturday to Aberdeen, Md., after passing an eight-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vest, 4100 East…

Photo of Sgt. Lyle D. Waite in uniform holding slate with name

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Herald and Review Library: Waite, Sgt. Lyle D., Article on back of photo; "Wins Air Medal; The Air Medal has been awarded Sgt. Lyle D. Waite, son of Harry Waite, 1844 North Broadway, for 'meritorious achievement in aerial combat,' according to word…

Photo of George Walker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walker, George; Article on back of photo; "George Walker On Leave Here; George Walker, a petty officer and chief ship fitter with the Seabees, is on a 20-day leave here with his wife and small daughter, 746 North College…

Photo of Lieut. James Leonard Walker in uniform

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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 James L. Walker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walker, James L., Article on back of photo; "Cadet James L. Walker of rural route 2, Warrensburg has completed training at the navy pre-flight school at Chapel Hill, N.C., and has been transferred to the naval reserve…

Photo of Carl R. Wallace in uniform with Pete Frank and Earl Ose

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Herald and Review Library: Wallace, Carl R., (left) Article on back of photo; "These three Decatur young men have been fortunate enough to remain together during their navy boot training at Farragut, Idaho, and at the navy radio school at the…

Photo of John K. Wallett in combat uniform with rifle

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Herald and Review Library: Wallett, John K., Article on back of photo; "John K. Wallett, marine private learns the use of rile and bayonet in hand-to-hand combat at the marine corps base in San Diego, Calif. Private Wallett is the husband of Mrs.…

Photo of Earl Wallisa in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wallisa, Earl; Article on back of photo; "Wallisa Had Part in Seven Pacific Raids, Occupations; Earl Wallisa, petty officer third class, recently made a landing at his home 1061 West Decatur street, that was a surprise to…

Photo of Mil Walston in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walson, Mil; photo unused by newspaper

Harold B. Walter in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walter, Harold B., Article on back of photo; "Walter in Virginia; H. B. Walter, chief petty officer, son of M r. and Mrs. F. J. Walter, 7 West Drive, was home recently on furlough and and visited his parents and family.…