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Photo of Robert Allen in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Allen, Robert 4/19/1945. Article with photo included on back: "Robert was born in Decatur on Mar 21, 1923, and lived here all his life. He was a Decatur High School graduate. He leaves his parents, a brother, Lt. E.…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL, Killed in Action, World War II, WWII
Photo of Richard M. Williby in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williby, Richard M.; Article on back of photo; "Williby Ends Furlough; Corp. Richard M. Williby has returned to the army air base at Dalhart, Texas, after spending a 14-day furlough with his wife, the former Alice Landers,…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Harristown IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Richard Jostes, receiving bronze star with other men in photo
Herald and Review Library: Jostes, S/Sgt. Richard; Article on back of photo; "Decorated in Luzon - Maj. William Chase, former commander of the 38th Division, presents Bronze Starts to: (l-r) S/Sgt. Richard Jostes, husband of Mrs. Doris Jostes, 770 W.…
Tags: Army, Bronze Medal, Decatur IL., Luzon, World War II, WWII
Photo of Raymond H. Veech in uniform standing in front of a building
Herald and Review Library: Veech, Raymond L.; Article on back of photo; "Veech in England; Mrs. May Veech, 650 East Lawrence street, has received word that her son, Pfc. Raymond H. Veech, has arrived in England. Before entering the army he was supply…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., England, World War II, WWII
Photo of Ray Spencer in uniform in front of Jeep
Herald and Review Library: Spencer, Ray
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. William L. Draper in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Draper, Pvt. William L., 4/22/1943. Article on back of photo: "Life in the Frozen North, Pvt. W. L. Draper Works on Alcan Highway: High adventure in the frozen North has been the army career to date of Pvt. William…
Tags: Alaska, Alcan Highway, Army, Decatur IL, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. William G. Vest in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Vest, Pvt. William G., Article on back of photo; "Back to Aberdeen; Pvt. William G. Vest is returning Saturday to Aberdeen, Md., after passing an eight-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vest, 4100 East…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. William Friebe with press release form.
WWII - Friebe, Pvt. William. Press release card: No. 789034. Press Release: this picture is submitted for your News Photo files by courtesy of Public Relations Office, Armored Replacement Training Center, Fort Knox, KY. Caption: Rank - Pvt. Name in…
Tags: Armored Division, Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Walter G. Zilz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Zilz, Pvt. Walter G.; Article on back of photo; "Zilz in Maryland; Pvt. Walter G. Zilz, son of Mrs. Augusta Zilz, 1511 North Illinois street, has finished his basic training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and is now stationed at…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., 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