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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Robert Ray Smith in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, 2nd Lt. Robert Ray; Article on back of photo; "Smith Commissioned; Robert Ray Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Smith, rural route 7, Decatur, recently received his silver wings and was graduated as second lieutenant…

Photo of Robert Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Robert, son of Orville Smith, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Robert Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Robert, son of Orville Smith, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Robert W. Hershfelt in flight jacket with hat and goggles, name and date

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Herald and Review Library: Hershfelt, Robert W., Article on back of photo; "Ensign Hershfelt, Robert W. Hershfelt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hershfelt, 1300 Lake Shore drive has been graduated from the naval air training center, Orpus Christi, …

Photo of Robert Wood in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wood, Robert; Article on back of photo; "Wood Promoted; Robert Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Wood, 1036 East Cleveland avenue, has been promoted to torpedoman's mate. He entered service March 15, 1943 and received his…

Photo of Rosemary A. Moore in uniform sitting at her typewriter

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Herald and Review Library: Moore, Rosemary A., Article on back of photo; "Rosemary Moore as WAC on Coast, Miss Rosemary A. Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Moore, 1522 North Broadway, enlisted five months ago in the Women's Army corps, and,…

Photo of Roy Enloe, Jr. in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Enloe, Roy, Jr., 12/26/1944. Official photo of U.S. A.A.F. by AAF. Roy Enloe Jr. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Enloe, 1935 N. Monroe street, Decatur, IL."

Photo of Roy Stroyeck in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stroyeck, Roy, residence 2321 E. Eldorado, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Russell I. Ely in flight uniform with name and number card

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ely, Russell I., 4/4/1944. Article on back of photo: "Ely Receives Wings: Russell I. Ely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley D. Ely, 1161 E. John Ave., graduated last week from gunnery school at Harlingen army air field…

Photo of Ruth A. Scheiter, left and Jayne L. Peel, right in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Scheiter, Ruth A., left and Peel, Jayne L, right; Article on back of photo; "Spar Chums to Boston After Weekend Here; Jayne L. Peel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest b. Peel, 1362 North Main Street, and Ruth A. Scheiter,…