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Photograph of Leonard C. Koslofski in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Koslofski, Leonard C.; Article on back of photo; "Koslofski Home; Leonard C. Koslofski, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Koslofski, 2251 East Eldorado street is home visiting his parents while on a nine-day leave from Great…

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 Fred Leach in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Leach, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Leach knows whereof he speaks. He saw those marines fight and die in the hell of Iwo Jima, and he shipped back to the States with those who were sent back for hospitalization.…

Photo of George (left) and Russell Leffler in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Leffler, George (left) and Russell (right); Article on back of photo; "George, left, and Russell Leffler, sons of Mrs. E. J. Weeks, 825 North Water street, sent furloughs from armed forces in Decatur together recently.…

Photo of Leo Livingston in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Livingston, Leo Steward Second Class; Article on back of photo; "'Life aboard a transport ship is so active that there isn't much time for reflective thinking.' Leo Livingston, Negro steward second class, home from one…

Photo of George Merlin Long in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Long, George Merlin; Article on back of photo; "George Merlin Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Long of 6 North Drive, has returned to the Great Lakes Naval training station near Chicago, after a nine-day furlough spent at…

Photo of James W. Lucas in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Lucas, James W., Article on back of photo; "James W. Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lucas of 1890 North Twenty-second street, and Joseph S. Goldman, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Goldman of 250 West King street, spent last…

Photo of Midshipman Jack March in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: March, Midshipman Jack, Article on back of photo; "Jack March, Midshipman Jack March has returned to St. Louis where he is a student in the Washington University Medical school after spending a leave with his parents, Mr.…

Photo of Mrs. Paul E. (Daniels) March in uniform standing in front of map of North America

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Herald and Review Library: Daniels, Seaman 1st Class Lois Daniels (Mrs. Paul March); Article on back of photo; "Decatur WAVE Is Link Operator, Seaman First Class Lois Daniels is home on leave until next Friday with her mother, Mrs. D. A. Armstrong,…

Photo of Chief Petty Officer Leo Patrick Martin in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Martin, Leo Patrick Chief Petty Officer; Article on back of photo; "Leo Patrick Martin returned recently from Dutch Harbor, Alaska, where he has been stationed for the past eleven months. He is visiting with his wife, the…