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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Richard M. Williby in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Williby, Richard M.; Article on back of photo; "Williby Ends Furlough; Corp. Richard M. Williby has returned to the army air base at Dalhart, Texas, after spending a 14-day furlough with his wife, the former Alice Landers,…

Photo of Robert Allen in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Allen, Robert 4/19/1945. Article with photo included on back: "Robert was born in Decatur on Mar 21, 1923, and lived here all his life. He was a Decatur High School graduate. He leaves his parents, a brother, Lt. E.…

Photo of Robert C. Daut in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Daut, Robert Clifton, 4/23/1944. Article on back of photo: "Daut Fighter Pilot: Robert Clilfton Daut gradated from Foster Field, Texas as pilot of fighter planes. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Daut, 2085…

Photo of Robert D. Kirby in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Kirby, Robert D., Article on back of photo; "Robert D. Kirby, Decatur high school athletic star who enlisted in the army air corps last Jan. 1, received his commission on Dec. 9 at the officer candidate school at Miami…

Photo of Robert D. Rutledge in uniform in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Rutledge, Lt. Robert D, Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Robert D. Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thelo Rutledge, 845 North Main, recently completed 35 operational missions as navigator of a Liberator bomber,…

Photo of Robert E. Kellogg in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Kellogg, Robert E., Article on back of photo; "Homer D. Kellogg, 19, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Z. Kellogg, visited here over last weekend with his brother, Ralph M. Kellogg, 1054 South Franklin street. Home's nephew,…

Photo of Robert E. Matteson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Matteson, Robert E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Matteson, 524 W. Macon street, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Robert E. Todd in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Todd, Robert E., Article on back of photo; "Seaman Todd Returns To Ship After Furlough; Robert E. Todd, seam first class and son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Todd of 1942 East Cantrell street, left Decatur last night for the…

Photo of Robert E. Wilson in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wilson, Robert E., Article on back of photo; "Bob Wilson On Leave From Officers School; Robert E. Wilson, son of Dr. and Mrs. U. R. Wilson, of 2254 North Water street, has arrived home for a week's Christmas leave with his…

Photo of Robert F. Downey

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Downey, Robert F., 1/5/1942. Article on back of photo: "Robert F. Downey, 525 N. Seventeenth St., son of John J. Downey, was graduated from Chanute Field Wednesday, and left the next day, Jan. 1, for Wichita Falls,…