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Photo of Staff Sgt. J. Francis Watkins in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Watkins, S/Sgt. J. Francis; Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. J. Francis Watkins of Decatur and Arthur knows what it was like to bomb Berlin, and he knows what it was like to be bombed in Berlin. After a rough, 15-day…
Two People Working in the War Gardens
Photograph of two people working in the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II.
People Working in the War Gardens
Photograph of people working in the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II.
Men Working in the War Gardens
Photograph of three men working in the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II
Photo of Cora Jane Wasson, fourth from the left, with six other WAVES standing in front of a building in Hawaii
Herald and Review Library: Wasson, Cora Jane; Article on back of photo; "Local WAVE Stationed In Hawaii; These seven WAVES from Illinois, have reported for duty in the Hawaiian Islands. They are, from left; Miss Caroline H. Musser, storekeeper,…
Photo of Corp. Fritz L. Washburn, Jr. in uniform sitting in chair smoking a cigarette
Herald and Review Library: Washburn, Fritz L., Jr.; Article on back of photo; "Saved From Burning Ship; Corporal Washburn Tells of Wakefield Rescue; Corp. Fiitz L. Washburn, Jr. rolled off the burning convoy ship, the Wakefield, Sept. 3 and with…
Photo of William "Bill" A. Waltz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Waltz, William A. "Bill"; Article on back of photo; "William A. "Bill" Waltz, electrician's mate second class, who has seen most of the war from the periscope of a submarine, has returned to duty after his first leave home…
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.…