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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Corp. Jack C. Vandervort in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Vandervort, Corp. Jack C., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Jack C. Vandervort, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vandervort, rural route 1, has received an appointment as a flying cadet and was transferred from Shepherd Field,…

Harold B. Walter in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walter, Harold B., Article on back of photo; "Walter in Virginia; H. B. Walter, chief petty officer, son of M r. and Mrs. F. J. Walter, 7 West Drive, was home recently on furlough and and visited his parents and family.…

Photo of Lt. Robert Weiner in uniform

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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,…

Photo of Master Sgt. Howard E. White in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: White, M/Sgt. Howard E., Article on back of photo; "White Overseas Again; Master Sgt. Howard E. White of Argenta has gone overseas for the second time. He had served tow and one-half years in the Caribbean area, and was in…

Photo of Lt. Bartlett Field Cole and Janet (Dillehunt) Cole Wedding

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cole, Lt. Bartlett Field Cole and Janet (Dillehunt) Cole, 6/24/1945. Logan-Markham in Portland, Oregon. Article attached to photo: "Lt. (J.G.) and Mrs. Bartlett Field Cole were married last Sunday in Portland,…

Photo of Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, Jr. in uniform holding camera

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Herald and Review Library; Hanks, Pvt. Virgil M., Jr. Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, Jr.; Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, son of Mrs. Marie Hanks, 425 West Eldorado street, was recently appointed a public relations staff photographer at the…

Photo of Doonald W. Sullivan in fatigues

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Herald and Review Library: Sullivan, Donald W.; Article on back of photo; "Marine Pfc. Donald W. Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Sullivan, 1053 West Decatur street, is at the naval hospital at Long Beach, Calif, recovering from severe burns…

Photo of Ensign Wallace D. Cole in flight suit

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cole, Ensign Wallace D., Sullivan, IL. 10/9/1944.

Photo of Paul E. Wilson in flight suit in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Wilson, Paul E., Article on back of photo; "Paul E. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wilson, 976 North Monroe street, has returned to duty in the Pacific after spending a week with his parents. He has served in the navy…

Photo of three waves in front of barracks; Betty Marie Witts, center in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Witts, Betty Marie, center; Written on back of photo; "Local Wave Stationed In Hawaiian Islands. These three WAVES from Illinois have reported for duty in the Hawaiian Islands. They are, from left; Miss Norma Jean Treadway,…