Browse Items (2011 total)

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Photo of Norma Jean Walton in uniform showing a display of cloud formations

Herald and Review Library: Walton, Norma Jean; Article on back of photo; "Cloud formations displayed at the U. S. Naval training School, Hunter college, New York city, interest WAVE apprentice seaman Norma jean Walton, daughter of Mrs. Fedora Walton,…

Harold B. Walter in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Walter, Harold B., Article on back of photo; "Walter in Virginia; H. B. Walter, chief petty officer, son of M r. and Mrs. F. J. Walter, 7 West Drive, was home recently on furlough and and visited his parents and family.…

Photo of Mil Walston in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Walson, Mil; photo unused by newspaper

Photo of Earl Wallisa in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Wallisa, Earl; Article on back of photo; "Wallisa Had Part in Seven Pacific Raids, Occupations; Earl Wallisa, petty officer third class, recently made a landing at his home 1061 West Decatur street, that was a surprise to…

Photo of John K. Wallett in combat uniform with rifle

Herald and Review Library: Wallett, John K., Article on back of photo; "John K. Wallett, marine private learns the use of rile and bayonet in hand-to-hand combat at the marine corps base in San Diego, Calif. Private Wallett is the husband of Mrs.…

Photo of Carl R. Wallace in uniform with Pete Frank and Earl Ose

Herald and Review Library: Wallace, Carl R., (left) Article on back of photo; "These three Decatur young men have been fortunate enough to remain together during their navy boot training at Farragut, Idaho, and at the navy radio school at the…

Photo of George Walker in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Walker, George; Article on back of photo; "George Walker On Leave Here; George Walker, a petty officer and chief ship fitter with the Seabees, is on a 20-day leave here with his wife and small daughter, 746 North College…

Photo of Sgt. Lyle D. Waite in uniform holding slate with name

Herald and Review Library: Waite, Sgt. Lyle D., Article on back of photo; "Wins Air Medal; The Air Medal has been awarded Sgt. Lyle D. Waite, son of Harry Waite, 1844 North Broadway, for 'meritorious achievement in aerial combat,' according to word…

Photo of Pvt. William G. Vest in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Vest, Pvt. William G., Article on back of photo; "Back to Aberdeen; Pvt. William G. Vest is returning Saturday to Aberdeen, Md., after passing an eight-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vest, 4100 East…

Photo of Raymond H. Veech in uniform standing in front of a building

Herald and Review Library: Veech, Raymond L.; Article on back of photo; "Veech in England; Mrs. May Veech, 650 East Lawrence street, has received word that her son, Pfc. Raymond H. Veech, has arrived in England. Before entering the army he was supply…