Photo of Pfc. William W. Hambrecht in uniform receiving the Purple Heart
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of Pfc. William W. Hambrecht in uniform receiving the Purple Heart
Subject
WWII
World War II
Marine Corps
Decatur, IL.
World War II
Marine Corps
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Hambrecht, Pfc. William W.; Article on back of photo; "Pfc. William W. Hambrecht, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hambrecht of Forsyth, was presented the Purple Heart last week at the naval hospital in Great Lakes by Capt. Frederick Ceres, left, for wounds received at Iwo Jima. He entered the marines on Nov. 19, 1943 and has served in the Pacific for six months. He received training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. His brother; Fireman First Class Jack E. is in the navy."
Creator
Official Navy Photo
Source
unknown
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
6/8/1945
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
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF310
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
5 x 7"
Files
Collection
Citation
Official Navy Photo, “Photo of Pfc. William W. Hambrecht in uniform receiving the Purple Heart,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 23, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/418.