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Photo of R. B. Hennon in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Hennon, R. B.; Article on back of photo; "Hennon Ends Leave; R. B. Hennon, electrician's mate second class left yesterday for Camp Endicott, R. I., after spending a 10-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, Seabees, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvts. William and Wilbur Knotts in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Knotts, Pvts. William and Wilbur; Article on back of photo; "Pvts. William and Wilbur Knotts, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Knotts, both are stationed at the army air base at Laurel, Miss. they entered service at the…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. William L. Draper in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Draper, Pvt. William L., 4/22/1943. Article on back of photo: "Life in the Frozen North, Pvt. W. L. Draper Works on Alcan Highway: High adventure in the frozen North has been the army career to date of Pvt. William…
Tags: Alaska, Alcan Highway, Army, Decatur IL, World War II, WWII
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…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. William Friebe with press release form.
WWII - Friebe, Pvt. William. Press release card: No. 789034. Press Release: this picture is submitted for your News Photo files by courtesy of Public Relations Office, Armored Replacement Training Center, Fort Knox, KY. Caption: Rank - Pvt. Name in…
Tags: Armored Division, Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Willard L. Shaw in civilian clothes
Herald and Review Library: Shaw, Pvt. Willard L., written on back of photo; "son of Mrs. Emil Koch, 3806 Waverly ave. flight e, air corp, 346 TSS, Jefferson Barracks, Mo."
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
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…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, Jr. in uniform holding camera
Herald and Review Library; Hanks, Pvt. Virgil M., Jr. Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, Jr.; Pvt. Virgil M. Hanks, son of Mrs. Marie Hanks, 425 West Eldorado street, was recently appointed a public relations staff photographer at the…
Photo of Pvt. Vernon H. Dalluge receiving commendation from Brig. Gen. Donald F. Fritch
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dalluge, Pvt. Vernon H., 2/1/1947. Article on back of photo: "A letter of commendation was presented yesterday at Scott Field to Pvt. Vernon H. Dalluge, of Mt. Zion, (right) by Brig. Gen. Donald F. Fritch, field…
Tags: Commendation, Decatur IL, Scott Field, U. S. AAF
Photo of Pvt. Verne Christoff in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Christoff, Verne Pvt. 5/1/1942. Herald and Review photo. Article attached to phot: "Pvt. Verne Christoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Christoff of 455 S. 16th St. has arrived safely in Australia, according to word…
Tags: Air Corps, Chanute Field, Decatur IL., Plane Mechanic, World War II, WWII