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Photo of Earl F. George in civilian clothes

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo; Earl F. George, husband of the former Mildred McCormick of 1585 North Edward street, has just returned to his station at the naval air base, Alameda, Calif., after spending a nine-day furlough at…

Photo of Earl Wallisa in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wallisa, Earl; Article on back of photo; "Wallisa Had Part in Seven Pacific Raids, Occupations; Earl Wallisa, petty officer third class, recently made a landing at his home 1061 West Decatur street, that was a surprise to…

Photo of Eddie Foster in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foster, Eddie, 6/19/1945, unused. Eddie Foster, son of Harold Foster of Citizens Bank."

Photo of Elmer Layette in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Layette, Elmer; Article on back of photo; "Decatur Sailor tells Russian Convoy Battle; A Decatur sailor with an Atlantic battle story to tell is third Class Petty Officer Elmer Layette, who used to hustle luggage at the St.…

Photo of Enfer E. Evans in Navy Uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Enfer E., 6/1/1945. Caption on back: "Bement Sailor Advanced in Raring: Enfer E. Evans, 24, watertender, first class, USNR, whose wife, Mrs. Ruby Durbin Evans, and daughter, live at 232 West Bowyer St.,…

Photo of Ensign Charles L. Mooney in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Mooney, Ensign Charles L., Article on back of photo; "On Leave, Ensign Charles L. Mooney and wife were here recently to visit Ensign Mooney's brother, H. R. Mooney, 1449 North Oakland avenue. The officer is a son of Francis…

Photo of Ensign Claud G. Davis and Lt. James L. Brader in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; "Ensign Claud G., Davis, and. Lt. James L. Brader 1/13/1944. Article on back: "Ensign Claud G. Davis, who has been in the Navy for almost 18 years, has just returned from serving more than four years as ship's…

Photo of Ensign E. M. Yoder in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Yoder, Ensign E. M.; Article on back of photo; "Ensign Yoder Here to Seek Naval Fliers; Ensign E. M. Yoder, arrived in Decatur Saturday and will be stationed in an office in the Liberal Arts Building at Millikin University…

Photo of Ensign Grover Lawrence Engle, Jr. in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Engle, Grover Lawrence Jr., 2/6/1942. Property of Herald and Review, credit - Hubbard. Article on back: "Ensign Grover Lawrence Engle, Jr., has reported for duty on the East coast after spending a 10-day furlough…

Photo of Ensign Grover Lawrence Engle, Jr. in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Engle, Ensign Grover Lawrence, 12/8/1942. Article on back of photo: "Ensign G. Lawrence Engle, Jr., communications officer on a ship included in t he convoy which lost five transports in putting America's army in…