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Photo of John A. (Jack) Coughlin and his wife Carolyn, in their home.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Coughlin, John A. (Jack), Mr. and Mrs. (Mrs. deceased 1/23/1956) 6/24/1942. Article on back of photo: "Describes Sensations During Shipwreck, Jack Coughlin Rescued, Corporal Now Visiting Wife, Parents Here by Harold…

Photo of John "Jack" Wright in flight suit, helmet and goggles, name on bottom of photo

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Herald and Review Library: Wright, Jack; Article on back of photo; "Two well known Decatur boys, Aubrey Taylor and Jack Wright, were among the 44 Illinoisans who yesterday completed their basic training period as Flying Cadets at Randolph Field,…

Photo of Joe B. Livesary in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Livesay, Joe B., Article on back of photo; "Three Decatur men, all called in the naval reserve's first draft here Aug 11, were aboard the U. s. Hospital Ship Benevolence yesterday when it was rammed and went down in san…

Photo of Jayne L. Peel, right and Ruth A. Scheiter, left in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Peel, Jayne L., Seaman 1st class SPARS; Article on back of photo: "Spar Chums to Boston After Weekend Here; Jayne L. Peel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest B. Peel, 1362 North Main Street, and Ruth A. Scheiter, daughter of…

Photo of Jane Tallman in uniform in flight jacket with name

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Herald and Review Library: Tallman, Jane; Article on back of photo; "Full Fledged Wasp; Jane Tallman, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tallman, No. 4 Montgomery place, was graduated last week from the Sweetwater, Texas training school for Women's…

Photo of James W. Lucas in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Lucas, James W., Article on back of photo; "James W. Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lucas of 1890 North Twenty-second street, and Joseph S. Goldman, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Goldman of 250 West King street, spent last…

Photo of James Stewart, left, in uniform with his brother Steve

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Herald and Review Library: Stewart, James on left; Article on back of photo; "James, left and Steve Stewart, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, rural route 5, Decatur, enlisted in the U. S. Army on July 3, 1941, and now are stationed in the same…

Photo of James S. Floyd in Uniform.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of: "James S. Floyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Floyd, Decatur, IL."

Photo of James S. Floyd in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Floyd, James S., 6/21/1952

Photo of James R. Ethridge, Jr. Holding Signal Flags

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of James R. Ethridge, Jr.; Article on back of photo: "James R. Ethridge, Jr., signalman, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ethridge of 1003 South Shumway st., Taylorville, Ill., sends a message from the…