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Photo of Pfc. John A. Harding, Jr. with 15 other marines in front of plane

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Herald and Review Library: Illinois Marines; Article on back of photo; "Illinois is well represented in the Marine Corsair flighter squadron 'The Checkerboard'! This squadron, the first to fly Corsairs saw its initial action on Guadalcanal. Illinois…

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Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918

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Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918

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