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Photo of S/Sgt. John G. Wayne, (left) and Cpl. Ralph M. Hockley in uniform at Army University Center, England.
Herald and Review Library: Wayne, S/Sgt. John G., and Hockley, Cpl. Ralph M.,; Written on back of photo; "Army University Center, Shrivenham, England - S/Sgt. John G. Wayne, 225 Nelson Blvd., Decatur, IL. (L), and Cpl. Ralph M. Hockley, 8911 34th…
Photo of S/Sgt. Robert E. Hudson in uniform holding latch-hook wall hanging with Army Air Force symbol
Herald and Review Library: Hudson, S/Sgt. Robert E.; Article on back of photo; "Hero of B-24, Flier Hit 9 Times, Paralyzed in B-24; One of Decatur's heroes is home from the war--on a 17 day furlough from Mayo General Hospital at Galesburg. He is…
Tags: Army Air Forces, B-24, Decatur IL., U. S. AAF, World War II, WWII
Photo of S/Sgt. Robert K. Rohman in fatigues
Herald and Review Library: Rohman, Robert K., Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. Robert K. Rohman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rohman, 1421 East Wood street, has been awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action while on a bombing mission over…
Photo of Samuel E. Conroy receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from Lt. Col. Howard C. Stelling
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Conroy, Samuel E., 12/20/1944 and 1/22/1945. Articles on back of photo: "Samuel E. Conroy, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Conroy, 1185 W. Forest Ave,., receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from Lt. Col. Howard C.…
Photo of Samuel E. Conroy with bomber crew
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Conroy, Sgt. Samuel E., with bomber crew, kneeling on the right. 9/23/1943
Tags: B-17 Bomber Crew, Decatur IL, World War II, WWII
Photo of Samuel H. Jones in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Jones, Samuel H., residence 1260 E. Division, has a wife and children there.
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Samuel Jolly in uniform
Herald and Review Library; Jolly, Smauel V., Article on back of photo; "Samuel V. Jolly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Jolly, 1710 North Thirty-fourth street, has completed his basic training at Great Lakes, and recently spent a nine-day furlough…
Tags: Decatur IL., Gunners School, Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Sattley Malleable Iron Works Building
Photograph of Sattley Malleable Iron Works Building located at 665 N. Lowber St., Decatur, IL.
Photo of Schiff's Shoe Store
Photograph of the interior of Schiff's Shoe Store, clerks and customers preparing for the grand opening.
Photo of Seaman Elizabeth Freeman Drexler in uniform discussing her shoes with a U. S. Naval cobbler
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Drexler, Elizabeth Freeman/ 2/22/1944. Article on back of photo: Seaman Elizabeth Freeman Drexler, former auditor's clerk at the Caterpillar Military Engine Co., finds that she wears out shoes 'faster than I ever…
Tags: Decatur IL, Navy, WAVES, Women in Military, World War II, WWII
