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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. 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…

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. 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 Raymond Earl Duffey

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WWII - Herald and Review Library: Duffey, Raymond Earl, painting number on hand, possible draft office."

Photo of Sgt. Lynn C. Drew in parachute gear standing on airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: Sgt. Lynn C. Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dew of 429 Stuart Ave., Decatur, IL. formerly with the 46th Bomb Group at Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma City, is shown on the flight line at the Ledwick School…

Photo of Volunteers in Draft Army Leave Today For Year's Training

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Photo of Volunteers in draft army leave today for year's training. Eight of these nine young men left for Peoria this morning for induction into the America's first peacemaker draft army. The ninth was an alternate selectee, who will be among the…

Photo of Pfc. Charles O. Dickson in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dickson, Pvt. Charles O., 2/23/1944. Article on back of photo: "Mt. Zion Youth Cited as Hero, for unusual bravery while under sniper fire on Guadalcanal Island, Pvt. Charles O. Dickson, Mt. Zion, has been recommended…

Ray Deardorff and unknown people, c.1945

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Ray Deardorff being welcomed home at the train station, unknown people looking on.

Photo of Yeoman Ernest Furrow in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Furrow, Ernest, 10/20/1940. Article on back of photo: "After serving the U.S. Navy in all parts of the world for 15 years, Ernest Furrow became director of activities at Decatur Southside Community center. Recently…