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Photo of Lt. Paul V. Greenfield with four other men looking at charts

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Greenfield, Lt. Paul V. and four men going over weather charts. Article on back of photo: "Second Lt. Paul v. Greenfield, son of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Greenfield of 288 South Westlawn avenue (left, rear) instructs his…

Photo of Tech. Sgt. Fred W. Gelonek receiving "Legion of Merit" award

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Herald and Review Library: Gelonek, Tech. Sgy. Fred W., Article on back of photo; tech. Sgt. Fred W. Gelonek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gelonek, 1229 East Lawrence street, receives the Legion of Merit award from Brig. Gen. Dean C. Strother at an…

Photo of Tech. Sgt. Fred W. Gelonek receiving "Soldier's Medal"

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Herald and Review Library: Gelonek, Tech. Sgt. Fred W., information on back of photo; "15th AAF in Italy, T/Sgt. Fred w. Gelonek, right receives 'Soldier's Medal' from Colonel Morris H. Nelson."

Photo of Capt. Harold T. Whitlock in uniform with name tag

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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 Pfc. William "Bill" A. Gates in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Gates, Pfc. William A. "Bill"
Article on back of photo: "Gates Home From Campaigns In North Africa, Sicily, Italy; A battle-weary veteran of Old Blood and Guts Patton's Seventh army--Pfc. William A. "Bill" Gates, home for…

Photo of Pvt. Jack C. Graves with (possible mother) in front of building

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Herald and Review Library: Graves, Jack C. Pvt.; Article on back of photo; "Graves in Italy, Pvt. Jack C. Graves, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Graves, 883 West Wood Street, is in Italy. He received basic training at Fort McClellan, Ala. Thirteen weeks…

Photo of Lt. Wilmer Lamar in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Lamar, Lieut. Wilmer, Article on back of photo; "The Germans have the same advantages in Italy as they had in North Africa except that the Allies now have actual combat experience that they lacked before, says Lieut.…

Photograph of the Stapp Lions

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These lions were purchased by Dr. J.T.B. Stapp and placed in front of his home at 252 N. Franklin St. in the early 1880's. This house was later purchased by I.A. Harkrader. The lions stood at that address until Mrs. Rollo C. Persinger, who last…

Photo of Capt. Donald W. Ammann being congratulated by his Group Commander, Lt. Col. William R. Boutz after receiving distinguished flying cross.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ammann, Capt. Donald W., 7/13/1945 unused. Note attached to back of photo: "15th AAF in Italy - Capt. Donald W. Ammann, 1413 E. Division St. Decatur, IL., is congratulated by his Group Commander, Lt. Col. William R.…