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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Lt. H. E. Gardner in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Gardner, Lt. H. E. Article on back of photo: "First Lieut. H. E. Gardner, former agriculture teacher in the Macon Community high school and son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gardner of Newton, has been assigned to the field…
Tags: Army, Communications, Field Artillery, Newton IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. John P. Hinden in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hinden, Pvt. John P., Article on back of photo: "Pvt. John P. Hinden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John s. Hinden, 1500 West William street, has returned to Fort Sill, Okla, after spending a 14-day furlough with his wife and…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Field Artillery, World War II, WWII
Photo of Robert D. Kirby in uniform
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…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. John Oakes in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Oakes, Pvt. John; Article on back of photo; "Oakes is Graduated; Pvt. John Oakes, son of Mrs. George R. Oakes and the late Mr. Oakes, 744 East Decatur street, has been graduated from a pre-meterology course at a technical…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Meteorology, World War II, WWII
Photo of L. Paul Randall in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Randall, L. Paul; Article on back of photo; "L. Paul Randall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Randall, 835 East Leafland avenue, has been visiting his family since being commissioned recently as second lieutenant in the army…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Field Artillery, World War II, WWII
Photo of William H. Scott in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Scott, William H.; Article on back of photo; "William H. Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Scott, 1331 East Marietta street, is stationed at the naval air base, Corpus Christi, Texas. He recently was home on a 10-day…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Francis G. Singleton in civilian clothes
Herald and Review Library: Singleton, Pvt. Francis G., Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Francis G. Singleton of 106 South Hilton street has arrived safely in Hawaii with units of the army air corps. Private Singleton enlisted on March 25, and served…
Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo fo Marion F. Smith in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Smith, Corp. Marion F., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Marion F. Smith, technician fifth grade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion R. Smith of 2660 North Union street, has arrived with U. S. troops in Northern Ireland, according…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Northern Ireland, World War II, WWII
Photo of William A. Snider in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Snider, William A., Article on back of photo; "William A. Snider has returned to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, after a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Snider, 1561 East Walnut street. He joined…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Glenn E. Thompson in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Thompson, Glenn E., Article on back of photo; "Glenn E. Thompson, seaman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Thompson, 1325 East Johns, is in the quartermaster school at Newport, R. I. He enlisted in the navy last…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, Quartermaster, World War II, WWII