Photo of George (left) and Russell Leffler in uniform
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of George (left) and Russell Leffler in uniform
Subject
WWII
World War II
Army
Navy
Decatur, IL.
World War II
Army
Navy
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Leffler, George (left) and Russell (right); Article on back of photo; "George, left, and Russell Leffler, sons of Mrs. E. J. Weeks, 825 North Water street, sent furloughs from armed forces in Decatur together recently. George is a corporal in the army at Camp Forrest, Tenn., where he has been stationed since his enlistment in March, 1941. Russell is a carpenter's mate, second class in the navy and is stationed at Alameda, Calif. He enlisted on Aug 26, 1940, and served on the Yorktown, which was damaged in the Midway battle. He also took part in the Coral Sea battle. The brothers attended Decatur schools."
Creator
Herald and Review
Source
Decatur, IL.
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
8/17/1942
Contributor
Decatur Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
unknown
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF471
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
6 x 8"
Files
Collection
Citation
Herald and Review, “Photo of George (left) and Russell Leffler in uniform,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed November 22, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/641.