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Photo of Robert D. Kirby in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Kirby, Robert D., Article on back of photo; "Robert D. Kirby, Decatur high school athletic star who enlisted in the army air corps last Jan. 1, received his commission on Dec. 9 at the officer candidate school at Miami…

Photo of Pvt. John P. Hinden in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hinden, Pvt. John P., Article on back of photo: "Pvt. John P. Hinden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John s. Hinden, 1500 West William street, has returned to Fort Sill, Okla, after spending a 14-day furlough with his wife and…

Photo of Lt. H. E. Gardner in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Gardner, Lt. H. E. Article on back of photo: "First Lieut. H. E. Gardner, former agriculture teacher in the Macon Community high school and son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gardner of Newton, has been assigned to the field…

Photo of John W. Deadmand in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Deadmand, John W., 3/17/1943. Article on back of photo: "John W. Deadmand, seaman second class, son of E. W. Deadmand of 901 E. Grand Ave., recently spent a leave with his father at the completion of his six months'…

Photo of Corp. Irwin N. Davenport in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Davenport, Clinton, 10/14/1942. Article on back of photo: "Corp. Irwin N. Davenport of Argenta, returned to the States Sept. 15 after seven months in Hawaii. He enlisted in the coast artillery July 31, 1941. he is…

Photo of Darrell C. and Evelyn L. (Friis) Dash in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dash, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell C., 8/29/1944. Lindquist Photo. Article on back: "Miss Evelyn Lorene Friis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs .Clarence E. Friis of Maroa and Corp. Darrell C. Dash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dash…

Photo of Lt. Richard Cole in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cole, Lt. Richard, 10/25/1944. Son of Professor l. M. Cole, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Dale Roderick in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Roberick, Dale; Article on back of photo; "Dale Roderick of Decatur arrived at Neah Bay, Wash. Recently he was home on a furlough visit with his wife and son who live at 1928 North Walnut Grove.

Photo of Lt. Charles A. Miller in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Miller, Lt. Charles A., Article on back of photo: "Lieut. Charles A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Roy Miller, 1960 North Walnut Grove, recently completed his officer training at Grinnell, Iowa, and was home on leave. He…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Melvin R. Matthew in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Matthew, 2nd Lt. Melvin R., Article on back of photo; "Melvin R. Matthew, son of the late county treasurer W. O. Matthew and Mrs. Matthew, Blue Mound, was recently commissioned a second lieutenant in the army. He formerly…