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Photo of William D. Kirby in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Kirby, William D., Article on back of photo; "City Street Commissioner and Mrs. Lyle Kirby's two sons, William D. and Forrest, now are in New Guinea, living in the same tent, previously having been together through more…

Photo of William A. Snider in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Snider, William A., Article on back of photo; "William A. Snider has returned to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, after a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Snider, 1561 East Walnut street. He joined…

Photo of Wilbur I. Drake in uniform

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Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library; Drake, Wilbur I.. son of Frank Drake, 431 S. Water Street, Decatur. Mar. 28, 1949."

Photo of Virgil Schwartz in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Schwartz, Virgil; Article on back of photo; "Virgil Schwartz, son of Mrs. Rhoda Schwartz of 408 East King Street, is home on a short furlough. He is stationed with the army at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo."

Photo of United States Army Tent Test Camp at Lake Decatur.

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Photo of United States Army Tent Test Camp at Lake Decatur, Decatur, IL. Men and dump truck in photo.

Photo of Two men reporting for military draft from Macon County, IL.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Two men reporting for military draft; Article on back of photo; "These tow young Negro men have been sent to an induction station by Decatur's No. 1 board. They are Willy George McCullough, left, and Charles…

Photo of Theodore C. Traver in uniform

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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 Tech. Sgt. John W. (Jack) Easterling standing in front of machinery

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Easterling, Jack W., 2/11/1944 unused. Son of Mrs. Clara, Brush College Road, Decatur, IL."