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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Sgt. Jacob Philip Robinson in uniform receiving Bronze Star from Col. George Van Orden
Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Sgt. Jacob Philip; Article on back of photo; "A veteran of three Pacific campaigns--Guadacanal, Tarawa and Saipan--Marine Platoon Sgt. Jacob Philip Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Robinson, 2080 North…
Photo of Sgt. James E. Mitchell receiving Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson
Herald and Review Library: Mitchell, Sgt. James E., Article on back of photo; "Master Sgt. James E. Mitchell, husband of Mrs. Mary Reed Mitchell, 1013 East Eldorado street, receives the Bronze star medal from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson, commanding…
Photo of Sgt. James F. Miller in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Miller, Sgt. James F., Article on back of photo; "Awarded Badge; Sgt. James F. Miller, son of Mrs. Grace O. Miller of 1243 East Orchard street, recently was awarded the Combat Infantryman's badge for his performance of duty…
Photo of Sgt. James M. Galligan
Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: "Staff Sgt. James M. Galligan, son of Mrs. James Galligan, 364 East Eldorado street, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement" while serving as a tail-gunner…
Photo of Sgt. James Wayne in flight jacket and helmet
Herald and Review Library: Wayne, Sgt. James; Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Returns; Sgt. James Wayne has returned to Denver, Color., after spending a 10-day furlough with his wife, the former Juanita Scheef, at their home 2560 East Olive street.…
Photo of Sgt. John A. Lowe in uniform standing in front of a building
Herald and Review Library: Lowe, Sgt. John A.; Article on back of photo; "Corp. John A. Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron O. Lowe of 1168 North Thirty-fifth street, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the U. S. Army engineer corps. In the…
Photo of Sgt. John D. Hoff in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hoff, Sgt. John D., Article on back of photo; "First Sgt. John D. Hoff receives the Bronze Star 'for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy.' Presentation was made by Maj. Gen. H.…
Photo of Sgt. John J. Wirchak in flight uniform with name and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Wirchak, Sgt. John J.; Article on back of photo; "Wirchak Graduates; Sgt. John J. Wirchak, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wirchak, 2009 Woodford street, recently graduated from aerial gunnery school at Harlingen army air field,…
Photo of Sgt. John R. Dobson in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dobson, Sgt. John R., 5/1/1942. Article on back of photo: "Pvt. John R. Dobson, first class, specialist second class, was promoted on April 20 to the rank of sergeant of section chief in the office of the adjutant…
Photo of Sgt. John Shaw in uniform, arm on stair railing, building in background
Herald and Review Library: Shaw, John; Article on back of photo; "John Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Shaw, 155 Glencoe avenue, is Macon's county's only representative at the Citizens Military Training camp at Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis.…