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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Randall Rawlings in uniform

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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

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Herald and Review Library: Spencer, Ray

Photo of Raymond A. Tearnan wearing flight jacket, hat and parachute with name

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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,…

Photo of Raymond Earl Duffey

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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

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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…

Photo of Raymond High in navy uniform

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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…

Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross

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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

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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…

Photo of Richard Jostes, receiving bronze star with other men in photo

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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.…

Photo of Richard L. Roth in uniform

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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…