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Photo of 1st Lt. Dale J. Metzinger in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Metzinger, 1st Lt. Dale J., Article on back of photo; "First Lt. Dale J. Metzinger, whose wife Mrs. Marcia J. Metzinger lives at 318 South Monroe street, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for participation in…

Photo of Lt. Carl D. Mitchell in uniform standing by airplane door

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Herald and Review Library: Mitchell, Lt. Carl D., Article on back of photo; "Raid On, by Maxine Kyle of Herald Staff; Piloting a Flying fortress in the Rome raid was one of the missions of Lieut. Carl D. Mitchell, who walked in on his parents, Mr.…

Photo of Staff Sgt. John W. Elben by the "Glittering Girl" plane

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Elben, John W., 10/4/1944. Article on back of photo: "Fifteenth Army Air force in Italy, Oct 4 (Special) - Staff Sgt. John W. Elben, 19, Shelbyville, aerial gunner of a B-17, recently flew his 50th long-range mission…