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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Sgt. Edward L. Weeks in uniform standing by a picket fence with a baboon named Eleanore
Herald and Review Library: Weeks, Sgt. Edward L.; Article on back of photo; "Eleanore, seven-months-old baboon brought back from Iran by Sgt. Edward L. Weeks, poses with her owner in the yard of Sgt. Weeks' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl B.…
Tags: Army, Baboon called Eleanore, Decatur IL., Iran, World War II, WWII
Photo of Mrs. James Redmon Weilepp, in uniform sitting in a chair
Herald and Review Library: Weilepp, Mrs. James Redmon; Article on back of photo; "Mrs. James Redmon Weilepp, a sergeant in the WAC, in army air force radio communications, and Lieutenant Weilepp, who is pilot on a bomber, both at a New Mexico field,…
Tags: Ann Sewell, Army Air Force, Decatur IL., WAC, World War II, WWII
Photo of Lt. Robert Weiner in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Weiner, Lt. Robert; Article on back of photo; "Lieut. Robert Weiner, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Weiner, 124 West Marietta street, spent a four-day furlough with his parents last week as he was on his way to Independence,…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of 2nd Lt. Paul G. Weingand in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Weingand, 2nd Lt. Paul G., Article on back of photo; "Weingand Commissioned, Paul G. Weingand, 25, nephew of Mrs. J. L. Kirbach, 246 East Leafland avenue, with whom he made his home, was graduated from the army air force…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Navigator, World War II, WWII
Photo of S/Sgt. Donald Weller in uniform with a group of men
Herald and Review Library; Weller, S/Sgt. Donald; Article on back of photo; "Sixth division soldiers who arrived at Seattle, Dec. 4, aboard the Navy transport S. S. Fuller from Korea, (left to right) front row, are: T-4 Charles R. McCullough, Sixth…
Photo of Sgt. David H. Wells receiving the Bronze Star from Major Gen. P. W. Clarkson
Herald and Review Library: Wells, Sgt. David H.; Article on back of photo; "For meritorious service in support of military operations against the Japanese in Norther Luzon, first Sgt. David H. Wells, rural route 6, Decatur, receives the Bronze Star…
Tags: Army, Bronze Star, Decatur IL., Luzon, World War II, WWII
Photo of George H. Wentworth in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wentworth, George H., Article on back of photo: "In Texas; Air Cadet George H. Wentworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Wentworth, rural route 1, Warrensburg, has returned to his station at Corpus Christi, Tex., after…
Tags: Aviation Cadet, Navy, Warrensburg IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Lt. James M. Wetzel in uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Wetzel, Lt. James M.; Article on back of photo; "Lt. James M. Wetzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Albert Wetzel, 745 south Maffit street, formerly served with the engineers at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He attended the University…
Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Lt. Richard A. and Lt. John H. Wetzel in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wetzel, Richard A. and John H.; Article on back of photo; "Lieutenants Richard A. and John H. Wetzel, 745 South Maffit street, have been called into service with the U. S. Army, Ricard, 22, will report for active duty with…
Photo of Sgt. Jack V. Whalen in flight jacket
Herald and Review Library: Whalen, Sgt. Jack V.; Article on back of photo; "Whalen Transferred; Sgt. Jack V. Whalen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Whalen, 369 Longview Place, was recently transferred to Peterson Field, Colo. for assignment to a combat…