Photo of Billy V. Williams in uniform
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of Billy V. Williams in uniform
Subject
WWII
World War II
Navy
Decatur, IL.
World War II
Navy
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Billy V., Article on back of photo; "Billy V. Williams, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, 1103 East Condit street, and Robert Holmes, 18, (not pictured) son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holmes, 3856 East Marietta street, both of whom were friends for five years that they carried newspapers in Decatur, have joined separate branches of the U. S. Service. Williams joined the navy on Feb. 3 for a six year enlistment and last week completed his training period at the Great Lakes base. he will receive an assignment to ship within the next few days. Holmes was stationed at Jefferson Barracks after he joined the air corps in February., is being transferred to Chanute Field, Rantoul this week."
Creator
Herald and Review
Source
Decatur, IL.
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
4/16/1941
Contributor
Decatur Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
unknown
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF789
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
6 x 8"
Collection
Citation
Herald and Review, “Photo of Billy V. Williams in uniform,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 23, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/1428.