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Raleigh Lichtenberger
These are the glass negatives of Raleigh Lichtenberger. One photo was taken when he was a student at Millikin University, and was used in the Millidek yearbook. The other two are of him in his US Navy sailor uniform during World War I. He served…
Harry H. Brown
These are the glass negatives of Harry H. Brown in his US Navy uniform. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.
Donald Oppedal's Oral History
This is the oral history of Donald Oppedal. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 24, 1985. The interview covers his time in the Navy and his retirement in Decatur.
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U.S.S. Stephen Decatur
Photograph of the U.S.S. Stephen Decatur during World War I.
U.S.S. Stephen Decatur
Photograph of U.S.S. Stephen Decatur during World War II.
U.S.S. Stephen Decatur
Photograph of the U.S.S. Stephen Decatur during World War II
Navy Couple
Photograph of an unknown couple. The man is wearing a US Navy uniform. The photo was taken by Lindquist Studio in Decatur, IL.
3 Navy Sailors
Photograph of 3 Navy sailors.
Navy Seaman
Photograph of an unknown Navy seaman in naval uniform from the World War I era.
Gene Roberts in Naval Uniform
Photograph of Gene Roberts in his U.S. Navy uniform.