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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of William Tanzyus in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Tanzyus, William; Article on back of photo; "Tanzyus Returns, William Tanzyus, son of Mrs. Martha Tanzyus, 975 North Jordan street, has returned to Great Lakes Naval Training station after visiting his mother recently. He…
Photo of William V. Trent in uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Trent, William V., Article on back of photo; "Trent Ends Flight School; William V. Trent, 27, son of Mrs. Marguerite Trent, 846 South Stone street, has received the silver wings of an aerial navigator and the appointment of…
Photo of Wilma P. Hawkins in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hawkins, Wilma P. ; Article on back of photo; Wilma P. Hawkins, Decatur's first Negro WAAC, arrived here Saturday on a five-day furlough and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. c. Hawkins, 1163 west Green street. she…
Photo of Winifred E. Johnson in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Johnson, Winifred E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Johnson, 1213 E. Sedgwick.
Photo of Yeoman 3rd Class Robert J. Parker in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Parker, Yeoman 3rd Class Robert J.; Article on back of photo; "Robert J. Parker, 19, yeoman, third class, USNR, Decatur, Ill., who is now working as communications clerk in the personnel office of the Pacific Fleet service…
Photo of Yeoman Ernest Furrow in Navy uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Furrow, Ernest, 10/20/1940. Article on back of photo: "After serving the U.S. Navy in all parts of the world for 15 years, Ernest Furrow became director of activities at Decatur Southside Community center. Recently…
Photo or S/Sgt. Harry Musselman sitting at his desk
Herald and Review Library: Musselman, S/Sgt. Harry W., Article on back of photo; "Message Clerk, Staff Sgt. Harry W. Musselman, 1520 East Grand avenue, is chief message clerk with a signal company of the 13th AAF service command in the South Pacific…
Photograph of Air-Wac Pfc. Dorothy Kuhns in uniform
Herald and Review Library; Kuhns, Air-Wac Pfc. Dorothy; Article on back of photo; "Air-Wac Pfc. Dorothy Kuhns, stationed at Santa Ana army air base Calif., is virtually hob-nobbing with top-flight motion picture celebrities of Hollywood in her job…
Photograph of Corp. William M. Gant in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photograph; Gant Home on Furlough; "Corporal William M. Gant is home on a 10-day furlough from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., where he is stationed with the bomb disposal school. He is visiting his wife…
Photograph of Corpl Earl J. Jones in uniform
Herald and Review Library; Jones, Corp. Earl J., son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Jones, 556 E. Waggoner, stationed at Jefferson Barracks.