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Photo of Sgt. Earl E. Oswald in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Oswald, Sgt. Earl E., Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Earl e. Oswald, who was wounded twice and kept on fighting in the Tunisian campaign, is home on furlough from North Africa and Sicily. He and his pretty North Carolina…

Photo of Sgt. Donald H. Huff receiving Bronze Medal, several unknown men in background

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Herald and Review Library: Huff, Sgt. Donald H.; Article on back of photo: "In ceremonies held recently on Luzon, two Decatur men, members of the 2nd Battalion received the Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson, commanding general. Sgt. Donald H.…

Photo of Sgt. David H. Wells receiving the Bronze Star from Major Gen. P. W. Clarkson

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Herald and Review Library: Wells, Sgt. David H.; Article on back of photo; "For meritorious service in support of military operations against the Japanese in Norther Luzon, first Sgt. David H. Wells, rural route 6, Decatur, receives the Bronze Star…

Photo of Sgt. Carl H. Christman in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Christman, Carl H., Sgt. 5/8/1942. Article attached to back of photo: "Sgt. Carl H. Christman has returned to Wichita Fall, Texas, after a 15-day furlough which he spent with his mother, Mrs. Katherine Christman,…

Photo of Sgt. Bill M. White in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: White, Sgt. Bill M., Article on back of photo; "Bill White Here; Sgt. Bill M. White, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Everett White of 455 West King street, is spending a furlough here with his parents. Recently he was made sergeant…

Photo of Sgt. Ben Standefer in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Stanefer, Sgt. Ben; Article on back of photo; "First Sgt. Ben Standefer returned Friday to Camp Forrest, Tenn., after a seven day furlough at the home of his sister, Deanne Standefer, 259 West Main street. Ben enlisted…

Photo of Sgt. Arthur G. Dixon in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dixon, Sgt. Arthur G., 6/23/1943. Article on back of photo: "In New Orleans: Sgt. Arthur G. Dixon, son of Mrs. Cora Dixon, 326 S. Oakland Ave., was recently home on furlough. He has reported to the New Orleans port…

Photo of S/Sgt. Earl Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, S/Sgt. Earl; Article on back of photo; "By Maxine J. Kyle, of the Herald Staff; It was the night before a big mission for the well-known, but often misspelled, American division. Staff Sgt. Earl Smith was in his…

Photo of S/Sgt. Donald Weller in uniform with a group of men

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Herald and Review Library; Weller, S/Sgt. Donald; Article on back of photo; "Sixth division soldiers who arrived at Seattle, Dec. 4, aboard the Navy transport S. S. Fuller from Korea, (left to right) front row, are: T-4 Charles R. McCullough, Sixth…

Photo of Robert M. Elzy receiving a medal

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Elzy, Robert M., 9/27/1945 unused. Press Section, Public Relations Office, GHQ, AFPAC"