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Photo of County Line Bridge on the Sangamon River.

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Photograph of the County Line Bridge that crosses the Sangamon River, trees are covered with sleet.

Photo of Corp. William B. Parker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Parker, Corp. William B., Article on back of photo; "In Maryland, Corp. William B. Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parker, 2333 East Eldorado street, is taking a three months' course at Holabird Ordinance Motor base at…

Photo of Corp. Wilfred Karloski in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Karloski, Corp. Wilfred; Article on back of photo; "Corp. Wilfred Karloski, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Karloski, 1144 North Morgan street, is home on a week's furlough from Camp Chaffee, Ark, where he is serving in the…

Photo of Corp. W. E. Hanks in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hanks, Corp. W. E. Article on back of photo; "Corp. W. E. Hanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hanks, rural route 3, is home on a 10-day furlough. He entered the army with the Decatur national guard unit in March, 1941, and has…

Photo of Corp. Vestine Riggins in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Riggins, Corp. Vestine; Article on back of photo; "Corp. Vestine Riggins, an instructor in motorcycle mechanics at fort Francis E. Warren, Wyo., is spending a seven-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles…

Photo of Corp. Robert Louis Riley in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Riley, Corp. Robert Louis, Article on back of photo; "By Margaret Strong of the Herald Staff; Home cooked meals, a soft bed to sleep in, sightseeing in Decatur and visiting with a joyous family is in store for Corp. Robert…

Photo of Corp. LaVerne N. Cummins in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cummins, Corp. LaVerne N., 9/3/1943 unused. Son of Mr. and and Mrs. G. O. Cummins, Decatur, IL."

Photo of Corp. Jack C. Vandervort in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Vandervort, Corp. Jack C., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Jack C. Vandervort, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vandervort, rural route 1, has received an appointment as a flying cadet and was transferred from Shepherd Field,…

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 Corp. Fritz L. Washburn, Jr. in uniform sitting in chair smoking a cigarette

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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…