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Photo of Carl E. Cater in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cater, Carl Eugene, 12/22/1942. Released official Navy photograph. Article on the back of the photo: "Carl Eugene Cater, 19, son of Mrs. Ruby Mentz of Shelbyville, has been graduated from recruit training at Great…

Photo of Merlin E. Carleton in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Carleton, Merlin E., 9/29/1941. Article attached to photo: "Merlin E. Carleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Carleton, 2312 E. North St. has entered the final 10 weeks of intensive training in his army aviation course.…

Photo of Sgt. Vito Bertoldo receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman during a White House Ceremony 12/18/1945.

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WWII - "Honored by President Truman: Sgt. Vito Bertoldo of Decatur, IL. received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Truman during White House Ceremony December 18, 1945"

Photo of Donald C. Anderson in uniform with bomber jacket

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Anderson, Donald C., 1/19/1944. Official photograph, U.S. Army Air Forces. Article on back of photo: "Donald Anderson, Pana, Wins Bombardier Wings: Donald C. Anderson, Pana, has been commissioned a second lieutenant…

Photo of Jack Anders, Seaman 1st Class in Navy Uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Anders, Jack, 10/27/1942. Article on back of photo: " Decatur Youth on Carrier: 'I don't think there's a man who was on the Wasp, who isn't itching to get another crack at the Japs.' Jack Anders, seaman first class,…

Photo of Lt. Donald A. Amundson receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from Brig. Gen. Robert D. Knapp

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Amundson, Lt. Donald A., 6/26/1945, with Brig. Gen. R. D. Knapp. Article on back of photo: "First Lt. Donald A. Amundson, for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight, was decorated with the Distinguished Flying…

Photo of Lt. Donald A. Amundson next to plane in flight suit.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Amundson, Donald a., 3/21/1944 unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Amundson. No. 6 Central Drive, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Capt. Donald W. Ammann being congratulated by his Group Commander, Lt. Col. William R. Boutz after receiving distinguished flying cross.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ammann, Capt. Donald W., 7/13/1945 unused. Note attached to back of photo: "15th AAF in Italy - Capt. Donald W. Ammann, 1413 E. Division St. Decatur, IL., is congratulated by his Group Commander, Lt. Col. William R.…

Photo of Donald W. Ammann in uniform with name and ID number

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ammann, Capt. Donald W., 4/18/1944. Unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ammann, 1413 E. Division Street, Decatur, IL.