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  • Tags: Luzon

Photo of Sgt. David H. Wells receiving the Bronze Star from Major Gen. P. W. Clarkson

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Herald and Review Library: Wells, Sgt. David H.; Article on back of photo; "For meritorious service in support of military operations against the Japanese in Norther Luzon, first Sgt. David H. Wells, rural route 6, Decatur, receives the Bronze Star…

Photo of Pfc. John L. Shribner in combat uniform holding rifle

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Herald and Review Library: Shribner, Pfc. John L., Article on back of photo; "Illinois Infantryman----Pfc. john L. Shribner, infantry automatic rifleman and son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Shribner, route 2, Decatur, Ill., is shown as he rested a minute…

Photo of Corp. Robert Louis Riley in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Riley, Corp. Robert Louis, Article on back of photo; "By Margaret Strong of the Herald Staff; Home cooked meals, a soft bed to sleep in, sightseeing in Decatur and visiting with a joyous family is in store for Corp. Robert…

Photo of Pfc. Edgar E. Nicholls in uniform sitting a a desk

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Herald and Review Library: Nicholls, Pfc. Edgar E., Article on back of photo; "Hero Has Four Fingers Left, Nicholls not Worrying About the Other Six; It's something like getting acquainted with a new friend, but Pfc. Edgar E. Nicholls of Decatur is…

Photo of Sgt. James E. Mitchell receiving Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson

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Herald and Review Library: Mitchell, Sgt. James E., Article on back of photo; "Master Sgt. James E. Mitchell, husband of Mrs. Mary Reed Mitchell, 1013 East Eldorado street, receives the Bronze star medal from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson, commanding…

Photo of Richard Jostes, receiving bronze star with other men in photo

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Herald and Review Library: Jostes, S/Sgt. Richard; Article on back of photo; "Decorated in Luzon - Maj. William Chase, former commander of the 38th Division, presents Bronze Starts to: (l-r) S/Sgt. Richard Jostes, husband of Mrs. Doris Jostes, 770 W.…

Photo of Sgt. Donald H. Huff receiving Bronze Medal, several unknown men in background

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Herald and Review Library: Huff, Sgt. Donald H.; Article on back of photo: "In ceremonies held recently on Luzon, two Decatur men, members of the 2nd Battalion received the Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson, commanding general. Sgt. Donald H.…

Photo of George W. Hill receiving Bronze Star with other soldiers in photo

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Herald and Review Library: Hill, Sgt. George W.; Article on back of photo; "With 33rd Division on Luzon, For meritorious performance of duty in military operations against the Japs, Sergeant George W. Hill, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Hill of 320 E.…