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Photo of Elizabeth (Pressley) Urbanowicz in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Urbanowicz, (Pressley) Elizabeth; Article on back of photo; "Decatur WAC At Fort Brady, Mich., Pfc. Elizabeth Pressely Urbanowicz, daughter of Mrs. Lora Poteet, 928 Taylor avenue, is in the ordnance supply warehouse at fort…

Tags: Decatur IL., WAC, Women's Army Corps, World War II, WWII

Photo of Frank Taylor in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Taylor, Frank C., Article on back of photo; "Parachutist, Sgt. Frank C. Taylor is now a member of the 508th parachute infantry, in combat training at Camp Mackall, N. C. His wife lives at 249 Est avenue. He joined the army…

Tags: 508th Parachute Infantry, Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII

Photo of Sgt. Richard D. Whitney in bomber jacket

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Herald and Review Library: Whitney, Sgt. Richard D., Article on back of photo; "Training, Sgt. Richard D. Whitney, son of Mrs. Charles S. Whitney of 227 North Witt street, has completed his phases of combat training at the army air field at Mountain…

Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Liberator Bomber, Radio Operator, World War II, WWII

Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross

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Herald and Review Library: Kiick, Maj. Richard D.; Article on back of photo: "Richard D. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Kiick, of 535 West Prairie street, is shown receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from his commanding officer with the…

Tags: Decatur IL., Distinguished Flying Cross, P-61 Black Widow, Shirley Lee, World War II, WWII

Photo of William M. Shilling in flight suit holding gun

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Herald and Review Library; Schilling, William M.; written on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, August 1943. City: Decatur, Illinois; Name: Wm. M. Shilling; son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lank Markham, 1351 E.…

Tags: Aerial Gunner, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII

Photo of Robert D. Rutledge in uniform in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Rutledge, Lt. Robert D, Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Robert D. Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thelo Rutledge, 845 North Main, recently completed 35 operational missions as navigator of a Liberator bomber,…

Tags: AAF, Air Medal, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Liberator Bomber, Navigator, World War II, WWII

Photo of Jack W. Ruthrauff in uniform with name tag and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Ruthrauff, Jack W., Article on back of photo; "Jack W. Ruthrauff, son of Preston Ruthrauff, 744 West Division street, recently received with army air corps silver wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the army…

Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Fighter Pilot, World War II, WWII

Cincinnati, Indianapolis, & Western RR Right of Way and Track Map - Taylorville Rd to Sangamon River (original 6/30/1918, revised 1/7/1955)

This is a right of way and track map for the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR. The map shows the track running along Taylorville Road to the Sangamon River. The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, & Western RR was operated by the Baltimore & Ohio…

Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR Station Map: Lands, Tracks, and Structures - 6th St to 11th St. (6/30/1918) (Partial Map)

This partial station map shows the lands, tracks, and structures of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR, which was operated by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, between 6th St. and 11th St.

Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR Right of Way and Track Map - Fairview Ave to Franklin St. (6/30/1918 - Revised 6/7/1959)

This map shows the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR right of way and track from Fairview Ave. to Franklin St. The CI&W RR was operated by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. The map also shows the Wabash RR tracks and the St. Louis Bridge…

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