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Peter Halmbacher
Photograph of Peter Halmbacher (d. 2/1/1910). He was born in Germany, a veteran of the Prussian-Bavarian War in 1866, and came to Decatur in 1869. He was a pattern maker by trade. Halmbacher worked as a cabinet maker for Decatur Furniture Co., as…
Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs - 1st anti aircraft battery - Fort Hunt VA - July 29, 1918
This is a post card from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs in Athens IL on July 29, 1918. It was written as Henry moved across the river to Fort Hunt, VA. Henry was in the 1st anti aircraft battery at Fort Hunt Virginia. The front of the post card is a…
Photo of John "Jack" Wright in flight suit, helmet and goggles, name on bottom of photo
Herald and Review Library: Wright, Jack; Article on back of photo; "Two well known Decatur boys, Aubrey Taylor and Jack Wright, were among the 44 Illinoisans who yesterday completed their basic training period as Flying Cadets at Randolph Field,…
Photo of Theodore C. Traver in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Traver, Theodore C., Article on back of photo; "Theodore C. Traver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Traver, 464 West Prairie avenue, has recently been promoted to the grade of corporal in the air depot training station at…
Photo of Major Joseph M. Schumacher in uniform sitting at a desk
Herald and Review Library: Schumacher, Major Joseph M., written on back of photo; "Naples, Italy, Shown at his desk is Major Joseph M. Schumacher, Decatur, Illinois, AES Peninsular Base Section, Southern District."
Photo of T-4 Everett F. Roarick, in uniform with Lt. Gen. Robert c. Richardson, Jr. receiving the Bronze Star
Herald and Review Library: Roarick, Sgt. Everett F., Article on back of photo; "T-4 Everett F. Roarick, 1635 North Edward street, Decatur, receives congratulations from Lieut. Gen. Robert c. Richardson, Jr., following presentation of the Bronze Star…
Photo of Lt. Charles W. Young in uniform with name and serial number
Herald and Review Library: Young, Lt. Charles William; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Charles W. Young; Charles William Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon v. Young, 2473 East North street, received his silver wings as a pilot and was commissioned a…
Photo of Capt. Harold T. Whitlock in uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Whitlock, Capt. Harold T., Article on back of photo; "Capt. Whitlock Back in States; Chaplain Harold T. Whitlock, former associate pastor of the First Methodist church, has recently returned to the States after serving…
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 Charles Irvin Hickman in cockpit of airplane with name on the side
Herald and Review Library: Hickman, Charles Irvin; Article on back of photo; "Charles Irvin Hickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Hickman, 1476 East Johns avenue, has been graduated from the army air force advanced flying school at Stockton Field,…