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.

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

The Decatur Public Library owns and maintains all copyright on materials featured on omeka.decaturlibrary.org. These materials cannot be used without prior consent. Please contact the Local History Room at the Decatur Public Library for more information.

Relation

unknown

Format

.jpg
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"

Files

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/5f663164227c8ebd7a653b5b8ea0e9ea.jpg

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.