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  • Collection: Decatur During World War II

Photo of Pvt. Clifford Eaton in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Eaton, Pvt. Clifford, 1/16/1943 unused.

Photo of Vernon Stogsdill in uniform holding camera aboard ship

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Herald and Review Library: Stogsdill, Vernon; Article on back of photo; "Vernon Stogsdill, photographer's mate third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stogsdill, Argenta, prepares to take a picture from the bridge of the support carrier, U. S.S. Savo…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Ralph R. Foster in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foster, 2nd Lt. Ralph R., 11/17/1943. Article on back of photo: "Ralph R. Foster, son of Maj. and Mrs. Ralph N. foster, 1536 West Riverview Ave., was graduated from San Angelo bombing school as a Second Lieutenant.…

Photo of 1st Lt. Louis E. Higgins in flight uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Higgins, 1st Lt. Louis E., Article on back of photo: "Already a veteran of sixteen months overseas service in the Southwest Pacific area with the 5th A.A.F., and holder of the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster, and Purple…

Photo of Lt. James Parish in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Parish, Lt. James H.; Article on back of photo; "James H. Parish, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Parish, rural route 3, has completed training as an army air force pilot and has been commissioned a second lieutenant at Brooks…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Robert C. Fox in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fox, Robert C., 7/9/1944. Official U.S. AAF stamp under article. Article with photo on back: "Robert C. Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fox, Monticello, received his sliver wings as a pilot and was commissioned a…

Photo of Homer T. Hill, Jr. wearing bomber jacket standing in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Hill, S/Sgt Home T., Jr.; Article on back of photo; "Staff Sergeant Home T. Hill, Jr., son of Mrs. Myrtle Hill of Decatur, Illinois photographed at an Italian Air Base beside the Liberator bomber in which he flew his…

Photo of Cadet Edwin W. Morenz in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Morenz, Cadet Edwin W.; Article on back of photo; "Flight Trainee, Cadet Edwin W. Morenz, son of Mrs. Minnie Morenz, 2165 East Decatur street, has reported to Carlsbad, N. M., army air field, where he will receive advanced…

Photo of Richard E. Stearns in uniform with name and serial

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Herald and Review Library: Stearns, Richard E., Article on back of photo; "Flight Officer Stearns; Richard E. Stearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stearns, 603 East Condit street, recently received his silver wings and was appointed a flight…

Photo of Edward J. Marvin in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Marvin, Edward J., son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Marvin, 341 W. Harrison, Commissioned 2nd Lt.