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Photo of Earl Wallisa in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wallisa, Earl; Article on back of photo; "Wallisa Had Part in Seven Pacific Raids, Occupations; Earl Wallisa, petty officer third class, recently made a landing at his home 1061 West Decatur street, that was a surprise to…

Photo of William D. Kirby in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Kirby, William D., Article on back of photo; "City Street Commissioner and Mrs. Lyle Kirby's two sons, William D. and Forrest, now are in New Guinea, living in the same tent, previously having been together through more…

Photo of M/Sgt. Charles R. Kinney in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Kinney, M/Sgt. Charles R., Article on back of photo: "Master Sgt. Charles r. Kinney, whose brother, William, lives at 556 East Leafland avenue, recently assisted in the killing of 12 Japanese near his squadron area,…

Photo of Pfc. Frank M. Kennedy in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Kennedy, Pfc. Frank M.; Article on back of photo; "Little Hope for Japanese, Pfc. Frank M. Kennedy, who has been in the South Pacific 33 months with a machine-gun company, and took part in the Papuan and New Guinea…

Photo of George Fox in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fox, George, 2/1/1943. Article on back: "George Fox, brother of City Engineer Car Fox, is stationed in New Guinea, according to word received by his brother here. George formerly lived in Decatur and attended schools…