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Photo of Tech. Sgt. Ralph J. Whittaker in flight jacket, helmet, and parachute
Herald and Review Library: Whittaker, T.Sgt. Ralph J., Article on back of photo; "Abandons Plane; When only one engine remained functioning in his Eighth air force B-17 Flying fortress, Tech. Sgt. Ralph J. Whittaker bailed out into a wooded area near…
Photo of Wendell N. Wiggins in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wiggins, Wendell N.
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Vere L. Wikoff, Jr. in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wikoff, Vere L, Jr.; Article on back of photo; "Vere L. Wikoff, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Vere L. Wikoff of Decatur, has successfully completed army air forces advanced flying school training at Williams Field, Chandler,…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., KIA, Killed in Action, World War II, WWII
Photo of 2nd. Lt. Robert B. Wilcox in flight uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Wilcox, 2nd Lt. Robert B., Article on back of photo; "At Salt Lake City; Second Lieut. Robert B. Wilcox has reported to Salt Lake City, Utah, after spending a 10-day furlough with parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wilcox in Blue…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Blue Mound IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Lt. G. R. Wilhelm in flight uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Wilhelm, Lt. G. R., Article on back of photo; "Lieut. G. R. Wilhelm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilhelm, will graduate next week from the advanced army air training school at Blackland Field, Tex. he is one of four sons of Mr.…
Photo of Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wilkey, Pvt. Carter Harold; Article on back of photo; "Pvt. Carter Harold Wilkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Wilkey of Maroa, is ill in the army's Dashon general hospital at Camp Shenango, Pa., where he was transferred from…
Tags: Army, Dashon General Hospital, Maroa IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Billy V. Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Billy V., Article on back of photo; "Billy V. Williams, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, 1103 East Condit street, and Robert Holmes, 18, (not pictured) son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holmes, 3856 East…
Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Navy, Robert Holmes, World War II, WWII
Photo of Ivan Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Ivan; Article on back of photo; "Williams in India; Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Williams, 1721 North Church street have been notified that their son, Pvt. Ivan Williams, has arrived safely in India. He entered service in…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., India, World War II, WWII
Photo of Marlyn E. Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Marlyn E.; Article on back of photo; "Williams Returns, Marlyn E. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, 685 West Cushing avenue, has returned to officer training school operated by the navy at Terre Haute,…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Roy Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. Roy; Article on back of photo; "Roy Williams Home, Pvt. Roy Williams, Decatur high school basketball and football star in 1942-1943 will return Friday to the army transportation corps at New Orleans following…
Tags: Army, Army Transportation Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII