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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Randall Rawlings in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Rawlings, Randall; Article on back of photo; "Since entering the navy about a month after Pearl Harbor, Randall Rawlings, fireman first class, of Decatur, has really been around. Pearl Harbor, Palmyra, North Africa, Panama,…
Photo of Ray Spencer in uniform in front of Jeep
Herald and Review Library: Spencer, Ray
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Raymond A. Tearnan wearing flight jacket, hat and parachute with name
Herald and Review Library: Tearnan, Raymond A., Article on back of photo; "Raymond A. Tearnan, son of Dr. Raymond A. Tearnan, 440 West William street, graduated today in the first class of 'Hell From Heaven Men' at the Midland Army Flying school,…
Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Hell From Heaven Men, World War II, WWII
Photo of Raymond Earl Duffey
WWII - Herald and Review Library: Duffey, Raymond Earl, painting number on hand, possible draft office."
Photo of Raymond H. Veech in uniform standing in front of a building
Herald and Review Library: Veech, Raymond L.; Article on back of photo; "Veech in England; Mrs. May Veech, 650 East Lawrence street, has received word that her son, Pfc. Raymond H. Veech, has arrived in England. Before entering the army he was supply…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., England, World War II, WWII
Photo of Raymond High in navy uniform
Herald and Review Library: High, Raymond L.; Article on back of photo; "Mr. and Mrs. L. D. High, 927 East William street have two sons in the navy. Raymond L. is a fireman second class, in school at Navy Pier in Chicago. He entered service in…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
Herald and Review Library: Kiick, Maj. Richard D.; Article on back of photo: "Richard D. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Kiick, of 535 West Prairie street, is shown receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from his commanding officer with the…
Photo of Richard E. Stearns in uniform with name and serial
Herald and Review Library: Stearns, Richard E., Article on back of photo; "Flight Officer Stearns; Richard E. Stearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stearns, 603 East Condit street, recently received his silver wings and was appointed a flight…
Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Richard Jostes, receiving bronze star with other men in photo
Herald and Review Library: Jostes, S/Sgt. Richard; Article on back of photo; "Decorated in Luzon - Maj. William Chase, former commander of the 38th Division, presents Bronze Starts to: (l-r) S/Sgt. Richard Jostes, husband of Mrs. Doris Jostes, 770 W.…
Tags: Army, Bronze Medal, Decatur IL., Luzon, World War II, WWII
Photo of Richard L. Roth in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Roth, Richard L., Article on back of photo; "Roth to Attend Short Course; Visits Decatur before Joining Naval School; Richard L. Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Roth, 135 South Glencoe avenue, is in Decatur for a short…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, Supply, World War II, WWII