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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Lt. j.g. Robert E. Lewis in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Lewis, Lt. Robert E.; Article on back of photo; "Lieut. (j.g.) Robert E. Lewis, 215 North Woodlawn avenue, is at the University of Arizona in Tucson at a school of Indoctrination. He entered service Jan. 112. His wife and…

Photo of Lynn P. Martin in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Martin, Lynn P., Article on back of photo; "Lynn P. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Martin of 864 East Main Street, recently was promoted to the rank of sergeant, at Barksdale Field, Shreveport, La. Sergeant Martin…

Photo of Lualvin Martindale in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Martindale, Lualvin; Article on back of photo; "Martindale Moved, Laulvin Martindale, naval storekeeper third class, husband of Mrs. Margaret Martindale, 320 West Garfield avenue has been transferred from Davisville, R.…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Melvin R. Matthew in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Matthew, 2nd Lt. Melvin R., Article on back of photo; "Melvin R. Matthew, son of the late county treasurer W. O. Matthew and Mrs. Matthew, Blue Mound, was recently commissioned a second lieutenant in the army. He formerly…

Photo of Lt. Charles A. Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Lt. Charles A., Article on back of photo: "Lieut. Charles A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Roy Miller, 1960 North Walnut Grove, recently completed his officer training at Grinnell, Iowa, and was home on leave. He…

Photo of Dale Roderick in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roberick, Dale; Article on back of photo; "Dale Roderick of Decatur arrived at Neah Bay, Wash. Recently he was home on a furlough visit with his wife and son who live at 1928 North Walnut Grove.

Photo of Lt. Richard Cole in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cole, Lt. Richard, 10/25/1944. Son of Professor l. M. Cole, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Darrell C. and Evelyn L. (Friis) Dash in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dash, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell C., 8/29/1944. Lindquist Photo. Article on back: "Miss Evelyn Lorene Friis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs .Clarence E. Friis of Maroa and Corp. Darrell C. Dash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dash…

Photo of Corp. Irwin N. Davenport in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Davenport, Clinton, 10/14/1942. Article on back of photo: "Corp. Irwin N. Davenport of Argenta, returned to the States Sept. 15 after seven months in Hawaii. He enlisted in the coast artillery July 31, 1941. he is…

Photo of John W. Deadmand in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Deadmand, John W., 3/17/1943. Article on back of photo: "John W. Deadmand, seaman second class, son of E. W. Deadmand of 901 E. Grand Ave., recently spent a leave with his father at the completion of his six months'…