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Photo of Group of men reporting for Compulsory Military Training standing on Court House steps in Decatur IL.
Herald and Review Library: Photo of men reporting for Compulsory Training, Macon County, IL. Article on back of photo; "Those leaving at 7 a.m. today for Peoria and induction into the army, are shown here after they received instructions on…
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…
Photo of Lt. Howard E. Wrench and son, Cpl. Howard T. Wrench in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wrench, Lt. Howard E., and Cpl. Howard T. Wrench; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Howard E. Wrench and his son, Cpl. Howard T. Wrench, met recently in Assam, India, for the first time in more than a year. Lieutenant Wrench,…
Photo of Col. V. L. Womeldorff in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Womeldorff, Col. V. L.; Article on back of photo; "Col V. L. Womeldorff, who for most of the last four years has been in army service in the Aleutian islands and Alaska, is spending a few days visiting in Decatur during a…
Photo of Capt. Malcolm C. Witts in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Witts, Capt. Malcolm C., Article on back of photo; "Captain Witts Ends Leave; Capt. Malcolm C. Witts, was home recently on a 15-day leave from Drew Field, Fla. Captain Witts, the son of Mrs. W. A. Jordan, of 755 East Johns…
Photo of David Willis and Carl Hoots in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Willis, David, left and Carol Hoots, Jr. right; Article on back of photo; "David Willis, left, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Willis, 4 Lincoln place, and Carl Hoots, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoots, 1025 North Dunham…
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,…
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…
Photo of Pvt. James Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. James; accompanying photo; "Pvt. James Williams, wife, Ruth Anna Williams, R.F.D. #1, Decatur IL.."
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…