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Photo of 2nd Lt. Paul M. Frushour in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Frushour, Paul M., 5/8/1943. Article on back of photo: "P.M. Frushour Commissioned: Paul M. Frushour, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Frushour, 1657 North Water Street, is home visiting his parents and wife, the former…

Photo of Sgt. Warren G. Owens in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Owens, Sgt. Warren G., Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Warren G. Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie M. Owens, of Maroa, has returned to his station at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas, after a mid March furlough spent at…

Photo of Corp. William B. Parker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Parker, Corp. William B., Article on back of photo; "In Maryland, Corp. William B. Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parker, 2333 East Eldorado street, is taking a three months' course at Holabird Ordinance Motor base at…

Photo of Pvt. Paul H. Friend in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Friend, Paul H., 2/4/1943 unused. Pvt. Paul H. Friend, Casual Co. F.M.F.T.C. Camp Elliot, San Diego, Calif. He lived in Decatur, at 304 S. 22nd St."

Photo of Pvt. Richard C. Fidler in uniform. Photo attached to press release form

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WWII - No. 1549 34. Press Release: This picture is submitted for your News Photo filesw by courtesy of Commanding Officer of Public Relations: Caption: Rank - Pvt., Name in Full - Richard C. Fidler, Parents or nearest relative Mrs. Richard C. Fidler,…

Photo of Lt. Harris Dean in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Dean, Lt. Harris, 8/26/1944. Article on back of photo: "Lt. Harris Dean, home from 21 months duty on board one of the Navy's new battleships assigned to Task Force 58, recently participated in t he struggle for…

Photo of Pvt. Willard L. Shaw in civilian clothes

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Herald and Review Library: Shaw, Pvt. Willard L., written on back of photo; "son of Mrs. Emil Koch, 3806 Waverly ave. flight e, air corp, 346 TSS, Jefferson Barracks, Mo."

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"

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. 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.…