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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Pvt. William Friebe with press release form.

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WWII - Friebe, Pvt. William. Press release card: No. 789034. Press Release: this picture is submitted for your News Photo files by courtesy of Public Relations Office, Armored Replacement Training Center, Fort Knox, KY. Caption: Rank - Pvt. Name in…

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 Pvt. William L. Draper in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Draper, Pvt. William L., 4/22/1943. Article on back of photo: "Life in the Frozen North, Pvt. W. L. Draper Works on Alcan Highway: High adventure in the frozen North has been the army career to date of Pvt. William…

Photo of Pvts. William and Wilbur Knotts in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Knotts, Pvts. William and Wilbur; Article on back of photo; "Pvts. William and Wilbur Knotts, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Knotts, both are stationed at the army air base at Laurel, Miss. they entered service at the…

Photo of R. B. Hennon in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hennon, R. B.; Article on back of photo; "Hennon Ends Leave; R. B. Hennon, electrician's mate second class left yesterday for Camp Endicott, R. I., after spending a 10-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles…

Photo of R. K. Freeman in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Freeman, R. K., 5/28/1941, unused.

Photo of R. W. Allen in flight gear

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Allen, R. W., 8/17/1941. Randolph Field, Texas.

Photo of Ralph Hershfelt in in Bomber jacket, sign has name Hershfelt, Ralph, Aviation Cadet USNR, Class 7-A

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Herald and Review Library: Hershfelt, Ralph; Article on back of photo; "Ralph Hershfelt, 21, son of Phil Hershfelt of 1300 Lakeshore drive, recently was transferred from a naval air station, in Michigan, where they completed their primary flight…

Photo of Ralph High in navy uniform

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Herald and Review Library: High, Ralph, Coxswain's mate 3rd class; Article on back of photo; "Ralph is a coxswain's mate third class, now at San Bruno, Calif, awaiting assignment overseas. he was trained at Great Lakes having entered service in…

Photo of Ralph Stewart in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stewart, Pvt. Ralph; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Ralph Stewart, son of Police Officer and Mrs. Curtis E. Stewart, 1152 Orchard street, has returned to the marine corps base at San Diego, Calif., after an extended…