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Photo of Sgt. John J. Wirchak in flight uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Wirchak, Sgt. John J.; Article on back of photo; "Wirchak Graduates; Sgt. John J. Wirchak, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wirchak, 2009 Woodford street, recently graduated from aerial gunnery school at Harlingen army air field,…

Photo of Tech. Sgt. Ralph J. Whittaker in flight jacket, helmet, and parachute

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Herald and Review Library: Whittaker, T.Sgt. Ralph J., Article on back of photo; "Abandons Plane; When only one engine remained functioning in his Eighth air force B-17 Flying fortress, Tech. Sgt. Ralph J. Whittaker bailed out into a wooded area near…

Photo of Sgt. Jack V. Whalen in flight jacket

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Herald and Review Library: Whalen, Sgt. Jack V.; Article on back of photo; "Whalen Transferred; Sgt. Jack V. Whalen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Whalen, 369 Longview Place, was recently transferred to Peterson Field, Colo. for assignment to a combat…

Photo of Sgt. James Wayne in flight jacket and helmet

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Herald and Review Library: Wayne, Sgt. James; Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Returns; Sgt. James Wayne has returned to Denver, Color., after spending a 10-day furlough with his wife, the former Juanita Scheef, at their home 2560 East Olive street.…

Photo of Albert R. Toole in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Toole, Albert R., Article on back of photo; "Toole Graduates; Pvt. Albert R. Toole, son of Mrs. Pearl Toole, 245 East Division street, was graduated last week from the gunnery school at Laredo army air field, Laredo, Texas.…

Photo of John H. Tipsword in flight uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Tipsword, John H., Article on back of photo; "Tipsword Ends Gunnery School; Corp. John H. Tipsword, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tipsword of Decatur, has been graduated from Harlingen Field, Texas, with a class of aerial…

Photo of Gene W. Simpson in flight uniform holding gun

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Herald and Review Library: Simpson, Gene W.; Article on back of photo; "Gene W. Simpson, 145 Linden Place, recently received his silver wings as a gunner sergeant at the Harlingen army gunnery school, Harlingen, Texas. he is now qualified as an…

Photo of William M. Shilling in flight suit holding gun

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Herald and Review Library; Schilling, William M.; written on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, August 1943. City: Decatur, Illinois; Name: Wm. M. Shilling; son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lank Markham, 1351 E.…

Photo of Lt. Harold F. McGalliard in flight uniform and aerial gun

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Herald and Review Library: McGalliard, Lt. Harold F.; Article on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Reiceives Wings At Harlingen, Tex,. Army Air Field, August 1943. City: Decatur, IL.; Name: 2nd Lt. McGalliard, Harold F. Observer; Son of Mr. and Mrs…

Photo of William G. McDaniel in flight uniform with aerial gun

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Herald and Review Library: McDaniel, William G., Article on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, July 1943. City: Decatur, IL., Name: AV/C Wm. G. McDaniel, son of Mr. & Mrs. G. J. McDaniel; Parents address;…