Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle
Dublin Core
Title
Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle
Subject
WWII
World War II
U. S. Marine Corps
Decatur, IL.
World War II
U. S. Marine Corps
Decatur, IL.
Description
Herald and Review Library: Nirider, Pvt. Merle Smith; Written on back of photo; "Marine Corps Base, San Diego, Calif., August --1943. Private Merle Smith Nirider, 35, has just received the honor badge for efficiency at the Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base, San Diego. Before joining the Corps, 10 July, 1943, he was active in Chicago investment and banking business. His hobbies are hunting and sailing. Private Nirider's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Nirider, live 1182 W. Wood, Decatur, IL."
Creator
Official Marine Corps Photo
Source
San Diego, Calif.
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.
Date
8/31/1943
Contributor
Decatur Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
unknown
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
AF566
Coverage
World War II
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
8 x 10"
IIIF Manifest
Files
Collection
Citation
Official Marine Corps Photo, “Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed October 31, 2025, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/922.