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This is the oral history of Jim Culbertson. He was interviewed by Shirley Kistler on 4/5/2017. The interview covers his time in Springfield, with the Springfield Municipal Band, at Western Illinois University, student teaching, how he learned to…

Tags: Decatur IL, Jim Culbertson, MacArthur High School, Springfield IL, Springfield Municipal Band, Stephen Decatur High School, student teaching, Western Illinois University

Photo of Robert L. Grissom in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Grissom, Lt. Robert L. Article on back of photo; Robert L. Grissom, son of Dr. and Mrs. Leo L. Grissom, 461 South Seigel street, recently was promoted from the rank of first lieutenant to captain at the AAF Training command…

Tags: Decatur IL., Doctor, U. S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of Ted H. Griesbaum in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Griesbaum, Ted H. Article on back of photo; "On furlough from the marine corps base at San Diego, Calif., Pvt. Ted H. Griesbaum is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Witt, at 1264 North Union street.

Tags: Decatur IL., Marine Corps, World War II, WWII

Photo of William L. Grice in uniform holding sign with name

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Grice, William L. Article on back of photo: "Grice Wins Wings, William L. Grice, son of Mrs. Myrtle I. Grice of 1241 East Dickerson street, recently was graduated as a full-fledged army air forces pilot from the…

Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., U. S. AAF, World War II, WWII

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