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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of William G. McDaniel in flight uniform with aerial gun
Herald and Review Library: McDaniel, William G., Article on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, July 1943. City: Decatur, IL., Name: AV/C Wm. G. McDaniel, son of Mr. & Mrs. G. J. McDaniel; Parents address;…
Photo of 1st Lt. William L. Janssen in Uniform
Herald and Review Library: Photo of 1st Lt. William L. Janssen; Article on back of photo; "William L. Janssen, son of J. W. Janssen, 312 South Edward street, recently received his silver pilot's wings and the commission of second lieutenant at the…
Photo of Maj. Forrest H. Kelly in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Kelly, Maj. Forrest H., Article on back of photo: "Forrest H. Kelley of Decatur has been promoted from captain to the rank of Major and is now serving as assistant training and operations officer, third ground air support…
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 Pfc. Melvin F. Mize in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Mize, Pfc. Melvin F., Article on back of photo; "Private First Class Melvin F. Mize, 27, a former, Decatur, Illinois, truck driver, has been returned to this country for treatment of wounds received in the fighting on…
Photo of Pvt. James Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. James; accompanying photo; "Pvt. James Williams, wife, Ruth Anna Williams, R.F.D. #1, Decatur IL.."
Photo of Pvt. Alice C. Willis in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Willis, Pvt. Alice C., Article on back of photo; "Willis in Georgia; Pvt. Alice C. Willis of the WACS is receiving her basic training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Private Willis was employed in the personnel office of the…
Photo of Darrell D. Roberts in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Roberts, Darrell D., husband of Mrs. Charlene Roberts, 637 W. Leafland, Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo; "Corporal Darrell Roberts, winner of a $50.00 War Bond for his help on Food Conservation and awarded…
Photo of Pfc. Leo "Steve" Grant in uniform hold rifle, army tents in background
Herald and Review Library: Grant, Leo "Steve", Article on back of photo; "Grant on Okinawa, Pfc. Leo "Steve" Grant, son of Mrs. Emma e. Grant, 1428 North Illinois street, is with the combat engineers on Okinawa island. Despite heavy enemy fire,…