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Unknown Man in a World War I Uniform

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This is the glass negative of an unknown man in a World War I military uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in c. 1917.

Thomas H. McKey - U.S. Army Uniform

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This is the glass negative of Thomas H. McKey in his U.S. Army uniform around World War I. He was a member of the 35th Infantry, Company K, 7th Brigade. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL c. 1918.

Photo of Sgt. Vito Bertoldo receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman during a White House Ceremony 12/18/1945.

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WWII - "Honored by President Truman: Sgt. Vito Bertoldo of Decatur, IL. received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Truman during White House Ceremony December 18, 1945"

Photo of Pvt. Glen Duncan in uniform on press release form

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WWII - Press Release form: Press Release. This pictured submitted for your News Photo files by courtesy of Public Relations office, Armored Replacement Training Center, Fort Knox, Ky. Caption - Rank - Pvt.; Name in Full - Glen Duncan; Parents or…