Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle

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Title

Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle

Subject

WWII
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

Language

English

Type

photograph

Identifier

AF566

Coverage

World War II

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

photograph

Physical Dimensions

8 x 10"

Citation

Official Marine Corps Photo, “Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed April 26, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/922.