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Photo of 2nd Lt. Edward L. Durbin in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Durbin, Edward L., 2/3/1945. Article on back of photo: "Edward Durbin Commissioned: Edward L. Durbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Durbin, 286 Stuart Ave., recently received his silver navigator's wings and was…

Photo of Robert R. Evans in flight uniform in front of propeller

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Robert R., 12/10/1942. Article on back of photo: Robert R. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Evans, 1175 E. Division St., is stationed with the army air forces at Thunderbird Field, Glendale, Ariz. Before…

Photo of 2nd. Lt. Benton D. Fonner in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fonner, 2nd Lt. Benton D., 11/8/1943 unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Fonner, 1076 West Macon, Decatur, IL."

Photo of 1st Lt. Donald P. Frahlman in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Frahlman, Donald P., 1/18/1944. Home - 305 S. 23rd, Decatur, IL."

Photo of Lt. Bruce A. Freer in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Freer, Lt. Bruce A., 2/28/1943. 1411 W. Wood. article on back of photo: "Lieut. Bruce A. Freer, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Freer, 1411 West Wood street, received the wings of an aerial navigator at Hondo,…

Photo of Sgt. Lynn C. Drew in parachute gear standing on airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: Sgt. Lynn C. Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dew of 429 Stuart Ave., Decatur, IL. formerly with the 46th Bomb Group at Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma City, is shown on the flight line at the Ledwick School…

Photo of Lt. Marion L. Gaddis,

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: "Lieutenant Gaddis Here; Marion L. Gaddis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Gaddis, 1034 West Decatur St., has received hs wings and the rank of second lieutenant at the army air forces navigation…

Photo of Sgt. James M. Galligan

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: "Staff Sgt. James M. Galligan, son of Mrs. James Galligan, 364 East Eldorado street, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement" while serving as a tail-gunner…

Photo of Lt. Ormand J. Galvin in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: Lt. Ormand J. Galvin; "Orman J. Galvin, son of Mr. O. J. Galvin, 1133 West Decatur Steet, received his commission as a flying officer in the army air forces recently from the bombardier school at…

Photo of Carl P. Garver in flight uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Garver, Carl P., Boiling Springs Road, Decatur in flight uniform, 7/27/1940."