Photo of Fred Leach in uniform
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of Fred Leach in uniform
Subject
WWII
World War II
Navy
Decatur, IL.
World War II
Navy
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Leach, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Leach knows whereof he speaks. He saw those marines fight and die in the hell of Iwo Jima, and he shipped back to the States with those who were sent back for hospitalization. Last Friday he arrived at the home of his parents Attorney and Mrs. Fred Leach, 238 S. Crea street. Leach said that one-fourth of the personnel of his squadron will from the starter for building a new squadron. He and the other squadron members will report to Seattle, Wash.. Leach was graduated from Decatur high school and attended Millikin. He entered service Feb. 10, 1943, and went overseas Oct. 16, 1944. His Pacific engagements included convoys to Leyte, Rabaul, Lingayen Gulf."
Creator
Herald and Review
Source
Decatur, IL.
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
4/9/1945
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
AF467
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
4 x 6"
Files
Collection
Citation
Herald and Review, “Photo of Fred Leach in uniform,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 25, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/637.