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Orv Graham's Oral History #3

This is the third oral history of Orv Graham. For this one, he was interviewed by Shirley Kistler, and it covered his association with the Decatur Celebration and its beginning. Done 3/1/2017.

Photo of Lt. Marion L. Gaddis,

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: "Lieutenant Gaddis Here; Marion L. Gaddis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Gaddis, 1034 West Decatur St., has received hs wings and the rank of second lieutenant at the army air forces navigation…

Photo of Sgt. James M. Galligan

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: "Staff Sgt. James M. Galligan, son of Mrs. James Galligan, 364 East Eldorado street, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement" while serving as a tail-gunner…

Photo of Lt. Ormand J. Galvin in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: Lt. Ormand J. Galvin; "Orman J. Galvin, son of Mr. O. J. Galvin, 1133 West Decatur Steet, received his commission as a flying officer in the army air forces recently from the bombardier school at…

Photograph of Corp. William M. Gant in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photograph; Gant Home on Furlough; "Corporal William M. Gant is home on a 10-day furlough from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., where he is stationed with the bomb disposal school. He is visiting his wife…

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 Thomas H. Gardner in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Gardner, Thomas H. Article on back of photo: "Thomas H. Gardner, son of Mrs. H. c. Gardner, of rural route 1, has been promoted in the rank of corporal in the air corps at Chanute Field, Rantoul. He was inducted into the…

Photo of Cpl. Wade B. Garner and Cpl. Robert Meadows

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Herald and Review Library: Garner, Cpl. Wade B. and Meadows, Cpl. Robert L. hold Japanese Battle Flag: On back of photo: "Cpl. Wade B. Garner, wife resides 1435 N. Warren, Decatur. Cpl. Robert L. Meadows, wife resides at 1111 W. Forest, Decatur."…

Photo of Carl P. Garver in flight uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Garver, Carl P., Boiling Springs Road, Decatur in flight uniform, 7/27/1940."

Photograph of F/C Garver, C. P. (40-D) in cockpit of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Graver, Carl P. in cockpit of airplane, 7/27/1940, photo used. Carl P. Garver of Boiling Springs Road, Decatur, IL."