Browse Items (1996 total)

  • Tags: Decatur IL.

Photo of Compulsory Military Training, Macon County, IL. draftees standing on steps of a building

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Group of Military Draftees; Article on back of photo; "Older men, those between 28 and 35 years of age formerly classified as 1-H, were predominant in the large group of selectees scheduled to leave here at 4:30…

Photo of four sailors in uniform; L-R; Donald L. Warnick, Gerald E. Willis, Kenneth J. Mears, and Frederick Churchman

Herald and Review Library: Photo of four sailors; Article on back of photo; "These four young men were buddies through Decatur High school, and all four entered the navy on Dec 7. They have just completed preliminary training at Great Lakes, and are…

Photo of Company "H", Illinois National Guards on return from Springfield, IL. standing at attention with duffel bags

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Co. H, Illinois National Guards, on return from Springfield, IL.

Photo of Macon County Soldiers at Wabash Depot, Decatur, IL.

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County Soldiers at Wabash Depot; "The Last of the Volunteers". For more information see U. S. Recruiting Stations; p. 34.

Photo of Armed Forces WWI; one of the reserve militia companies standing at attention with rifles

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Reserve Militia standing at attention with rifles

Photo of Pvt. Walter G. Zilz in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Zilz, Pvt. Walter G.; Article on back of photo; "Zilz in Maryland; Pvt. Walter G. Zilz, son of Mrs. Augusta Zilz, 1511 North Illinois street, has finished his basic training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and is now stationed at…

Photo of Cpl. Harry B. Youtz in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Youtz, Corp. Harry B., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Harry B. Youtz, stationed with the air transport command at Camp Luna, N. M.. will return to his station Sunday after spending a 10-day furlough with his parents,…

Photo of Lt. Ralph F. Young in uniform with name and serial number

Herald and Review Library: Young, Lt. Ralph F., Article on back of photo; "Lt. Ralph F. Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young, 1413 East Clay street attended James Millikin university and was formerly employed by the Wabash Railroad Co."

Photo of John Young in uniform sitting a a desk

Herald and Review Library: Young, John; Article on back of photo; "The Japs didn't like us so very well.', John Young, former member of the Tigers American volunteer air squadron in China, remarked casually today.
Young, who served in the army from…

Photo of Lt. Charles W. Young in uniform with name and serial number

Herald and Review Library: Young, Lt. Charles William; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Charles W. Young; Charles William Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon v. Young, 2473 East North street, received his silver wings as a pilot and was commissioned a…