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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 James A. Hoak in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hoak, James A. son of Mrs. Mae Hoak, 428 East Grand, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Tech. Sgt. John R. foster with G.I. volleyball teams at Waller Field, Trinidad, B.W.I.

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Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library; Foster, Tech. Sgt. John R., 7/6/1947. Article on back of photo: "Tech. Sgt. John R. Foster, (center back) of Decatur stands with his G.I. volleyball team at Waller Field, Trinidad, B.W.I., after the group won…

Photo of R. W. Allen in flight gear

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Allen, R. W., 8/17/1941. Randolph Field, Texas.

Photo of Donald W. Ammann in uniform with name and ID number

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ammann, Capt. Donald W., 4/18/1944. Unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ammann, 1413 E. Division Street, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Lt. Donald A. Amundson next to plane in flight suit.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Amundson, Donald a., 3/21/1944 unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Amundson. No. 6 Central Drive, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Lt. Donald A. Amundson receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from Brig. Gen. Robert D. Knapp

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Amundson, Lt. Donald A., 6/26/1945, with Brig. Gen. R. D. Knapp. Article on back of photo: "First Lt. Donald A. Amundson, for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight, was decorated with the Distinguished Flying…

Photo of W. J. Chum in flight suit

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Chum, w. J. 5/20/1941. Received

Photo of Walter Clarke in aircraft

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Clarke, Lt. Walter, 10/9/1945. 1938 Millikin graduate. See clipping envelope.

Photo of Gail D. Cochran in flight suit with name and number plaque

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cochran, Gail D., 2/29/1944. Sullivan, Illinois received wings at Harlingen, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cochran.